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  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … cultivation of nitrogen-fixing protein crops (legumes) promote humus formation and soil fertility, with positive effects on soil parameters such as aggregate stability … is to be substantially amended. On March 25, 2014, the European Commission presented a proposal for a new regulation on organic production and the labeling of …

  • Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

    EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

    … this would bring to foster innovation towards sustainability. You can find the presentations that were held during the event below. Downloads Presentations Biocides & Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (Ingrid Nöh, …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … policies are needed. last update on 06.06.2014 Introduction Thanks to its fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate rainfall, Germany is a very good place for … of Germany. Ecofriendly farming should aim to forestall deleterious effects on soil, air, water and biodiversity, preserve cultivated and developed land, and … this domain, by virtue of the fact that some regulations are not fully enforced at present and that some sources of pollution are not adequately regulated by current …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … But unfortunately, plows and the plowing process can have untoward effects such as soil erosion and compaction. last update on 17.02.2014 Introduction Using machinery to till cropland optimizes crop growth conditions and soil fertility, and preserves and maximizes soil yield capacity. Today’s intensive …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … biotopes in Central Europe. Extensively farmed grassland with nutrient-poor soils is an important habitat for species-rich, rare plant communities and adapted, …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … (N) is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen compounds pass through the soil, air, and water. However, human-induced overload and disruption of the natural … nutrients, and to maintain soil fertility. The nitrogen surpluses in agricultural soils, which are still significantly too high, arise when more fertilizer is applied …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … or grazing. Studies show that residues of the drugs can be detected not only in the soil, but also in seepage water and, in individual cases, in groundwater. When it … or grazing. Studies show that residues of the drugs can be detected not only in the soil, but also in seepage water and, in individual cases, in groundwater. When it …

  • 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.

    … organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the soil from plant residues; and biological nitrogen fixation on the part of legumes. … of greenhouse gas produced is determined by factors such as climate, temperature, soil properties, and fertilizing methods. The high humus content of rezoned mires, … organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the soil from plant residues; and biological nitrogen fixation on the part of legumes. …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … ecosystem pollution secondary to acidification and eutrophication (nutrient input). Soil acidification and eutrophication of natural and quasi-natural ecosystems (e.g. … ecosystem pollution secondary to acidification and eutrophication (nutrient input). Soil acidification and eutrophication of natural and quasi-natural ecosystems (e.g. …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … organic material they contain stabilizes and/or improves the humus content of the soil. They can also reduce or replace the use of peat in horticulture and … simulation test according to OECD TG 309 Investigation of the occurrence of PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds) in waste streams Moving forward: The …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … Fertilizer With the manure go too many nutrients in the soil and charge such as groundwater. Source: Hans von der Beele / Thinkstock last … of urea fertilizers in particular. Nitrous oxide emissions released from fertilized soils contribute to global warming, as this is a very powerful greenhouse gas. Heavy …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … these evolutions have impacted the environment and its various compartments, namely soil, water, air and the biosphere. Interactions between these compartments engender … tilling and harvesting, as well as fertilizers and pesticides, have an impact on soil, water, air and on the plants and animals that inhabit farm areas (general … farmland, while the use of heavy machinery and intensive tilling can compact the soil, and increases the likelihood of soil fertility loss and water and wind …