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  • Article from 18.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

    Waving flags of Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the European Union

    … and nature conservation standpoint in order to make EU agricultural policy more ecofriendly and legitimize the use of public funds for the farming sector. The … by way of compensation for the income loss and additional costs entailed by meeting more stringent environmental requirements. The legal framework for these measures is …

  • Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

    … in land and soil need to be effectively controlled; Local chiefs should be informed about the importance of soils and better involved in the management and … Protection Law” by Nomos Law Publishers, which is publicly available. For further information, please click here . The Pan African Parliament has supported the … out a model law on sustainable soil management which are to be recommended to all (more than 50) member states of the African Union. UBA and the University of …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … (especially nitrate) in organic farming than in conventional agriculture. Furthermore, the avoidance of chemical synthetic pesticides has a positive effect on the … 2030 is the Federal Organic Farming Scheme (BÖL). The BÖL promotes training and information services as well as research projects on the production, processing, and …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … situation that can occasion increased regional nitrate loads in groundwater. What’s more, many regulations tend to take the form of recommendations; on-site monitoring … protection in the agricultural sector by so that they feel motivated to act in a more environmentally responsible manner and set their own goals in this regard. …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … The Katowice Rulebook (Decision at the UNFCCC COP 24) includes guidance on the information NDCs are to contain. Project Goal The project developed a method, which … The Katowice Rulebook (Decision at the UNFCCC COP 24) includes guidance on the information NDCs are to contain. … The project developed a method, which allows for …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … it should also be noted that conservation tilling often requires farmers to use more pesticides than would otherwise be the case, due to the fact that harvest … it should also be noted that conservation tilling often requires farmers to use more pesticides than would otherwise be the case, due to the fact that harvest …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … landscapes has been declining for years. last update on 24.09.2015 Introduction More than half of Germany's land area is used for agriculture. As a habitat for a … bacteria and fungi. We make use of these functions in our home compost piles. The more intensively agricultural soils are cultivated, the lower the number of species …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … nitrogen cycle and sensitive systems can lead to environmental and health impacts. More than 50 percent of reactive nitrogen compounds in Germany enter the environment … inhibitors for climate and environmental protection: opportunity or risk? Information about Techniques to consider in the Determination of BAT for the …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … The Veterinary Medicines Portal (only in german) provides a wealth of further information and measures that can help to reduce the release of veterinary medicines … transformation Pflanzenschutzmittel in der Landwirtschaft Düngemittel Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Indikator: Nitrat im Grundwasser … The Veterinary Medicines Portal (only in german) provides a wealth of further information and measures that can help to reduce the release of veterinary medicines …

  • Article from 31.01.2019 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

    Nitrous oxide and methane

    Cows standing on a green meadow. The sky is blue, only some clouds are visible.

    … Nitrous oxide Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas that does around 300 times more climate damage than carbon dioxide. The main point sources of nitrous oxide are … reductions called for by the Protocol. Methane Methane emissions provoke 25 times more climate damage than carbon dioxide. Most anthropogenic methane is attributable …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … cleaning systems, which reduce pigsty and cattle barn emissions, are used by more than 1,000 German farms (mainly pig farms). Waste air cleaning systems combined … Energien FAQ Übersicht Alte Dateien & Änderungen Download Related publications Information about Techniques to consider in the Determination of BAT for the …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … (PFTs), pharmaceutical residues, pathogens, nanoparticles, microplastics, and much more. When applied to the soil with fertilizers, these pollutants can accumulate in … to agricultural land. All sewage sludge with a phosphorus content of 20 grams or more per kilogram of dry matter must undergo phosphorus recovery by 2029 at the …