… water quality was considerably improved in recent decades in Germany. Nevertheless, hazardous substances are still emitted into surface waters. Reducing emissions is … Art. 5 der RL 2008/105/EG bzw. § 4 Abs. 2 OGewV in Deutschland Maßnahmen zur Verminderung des Eintrages von Mikroschadstoffen in die Gewässer Maßnahmen zur …

… plants and humans and are also harmful to health. Furthermore, there is a risk that they contaminate groundwater, surface water and drinking water. In parallel, … in the future can be identified and all relevant information can be considered when submitting the restriction proposal in the coming year. Associated content …

… persons participated in the webinar. A poll at the end of the webinar highlighted that for about 70 % of the participants the topic was new or they have been only little contact on the topic. More than 80 % of the participants would be interested to attend further webinars … persons participated in the webinar. A poll at the end of the webinar highlighted that for about 70 % of the participants the topic was new or they have been only …

… environmental requirements would be implemented in the first column of the CAP that would be a precondition for full direct payments. The following greening … five to 75 per cent of their land (small and medium sized farms would be subject to less stringent requirements). Grassland conservation Growers would be allowed to … 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 …

… reduced. This protects surface water and groundwater in particular, which are less threatened by nutrient runoff (especially nitrate) in organic farming than in … perspective (eco-efficiency), however, the picture is mixed. The reason for this is that organic farming achieves lower yields than conventional farming. Emissions per … the same amount of grain or milk, for example. This is relevant, for example, when assessing the climate protection performance of organic farming. This shows …

… farming Hilly terrain with fields and forests Source: CC Vision Farming is key when it comes to conserving and protecting our natural resources. Ecofriendly … from a number of standpoints, it also helps to preserve agro-ecosystems. The land that we cultivate and develop constitutes one of the main features of rural …

… highly specialized, powerful and heavy machinery, equipment and transport vehicles that weigh up to 60 tons. There are basically two types of tilling: primary tilling … intact and promote a stable soil structure that can support loads and that is far less prone to sludge formation. The erosion-reducing effects of conservation tillage … implementation. Funding has proven to be one of the most effective instruments when it comes to implementing targeted measures under the Act. Such funding (which …

… 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 … of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, environmentally friendly agriculture that preserves biodiversity is particularly important. For a long time, agriculture … plants. The high use of pesticides and fertilizers exacerbates the situation, as when introduced into natural ecosystems, they displace the natural vegetation …

… surpluses in agricultural soils, which are still significantly too high, arise when more fertilizer is applied than is removed by the plants. The target value of … into fragile ecosystems can engender environmental damage. Nitrogen fertilizer that is not absorbed by crops can, after being converted into nitrates, end up in … in farm manure in relation to total nitrogen (N) is around 15 percent in farmyard manure, around 60 percent in slurry, and almost 95 percent in liquid manure. …

… livestock farming to treat infections caused by bacteria, protozoa, and parasites. When approving drugs, the Federal Environment Agency conducts an environmental risk assessment. Active ingredients that pose a risk may be subject to additional requirements to protect the … in the soil, but also in seepage water and, in individual cases, in groundwater. When it rains, particles from fertilized farmland can enter surface waters. The …