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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

    … slated for formal enactment into EU law by the European Parliament in the fall of 2013. The CAP contains the following two environmental protection instruments: … slated for formal enactment into EU law by the European Parliament in the fall of 2013. The CAP contains the following two environmental protection instruments: …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … for organic farming. A further amendment to the ÖLG came into force on December 1, 2013. The EU Organic Farming Regulation is to be substantially amended. On March 25, … for organic farming. A further amendment to the ÖLG came into force on December 1, 2013. The EU Organic Farming Regulation is to be substantially amended. On March 25, …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … framework and green agricultural policies are needed. last update on 06.06.2014 Introduction Thanks to its fertile soil, moderate temperatures, and adequate …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … 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 … direct sowing, and catch cropping. Associated content Links Website SMUL Saxony: Introduction to the Internet Soil Portal Website SMUL Saxony: Soil Portal Website …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … in agricultural 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 …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … affect the climate, air quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen … why the EU Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany in October 2013 for insufficient implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive and filed a … why the EU Commission initiated infringement proceedings against Germany in October 2013 for insufficient implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive and filed a …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … to persons living in close proximity to livestock farms. last update on 14.02.2013 Agricultural emissions Some 95 per cent of Germany’s ammonia emissions are attributable to farming. According to the Emissionsberichterstattung 2013 (2013 emissions report), agricultural ammonia emissions break down as follows: cattle …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … that are hazardous to the environment and human health. last update on 28.08.2025 Introduction Composted organic waste from households and businesses, gardens and …

  • Article from 29.12.2021 | Last changed: 05.01.2024

    Water Resource Management

    … i.e. all citizens have access to perfect drinking water all times. Between 1991 and 2013 the drinking water use declined by about 15 % due to water saving household- … i.e. all citizens have access to perfect drinking water all times. Between 1991 and 2013 the drinking water use declined by about 15 % due to water saving household- …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    International information offers

    … opa.eu/documents/10162/3079426/substitution_workshops_lessons_antifouling_workshop_5_oct_2018_final.pdf/4fa1c925-ebad-166d-93f5-0dcb09373bd3 The Netherlands/EU English … opa.eu/documents/10162/3079426/substitution_workshops_lessons_antifouling_workshop_5_oct_2018_final.pdf/4fa1c925-ebad-166d-93f5-0dcb09373bd3 The Netherlands/EU English …

  • Article from 20.09.2022 | Last changed: 25.08.2023

    The German Centre for Micropollutants: About us

    … also paid to micropollutants that cannot be removed from wastewater even after the introduction of advanced wastewater treatment. Our goals and tasks The main goal of … also paid to micropollutants that cannot be removed from wastewater even after the introduction of advanced wastewater treatment. Our goals and tasks The main goal of …

  • Article from 18.11.2025 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    Permitting research projects on marine geoengineering

    … to this ban are only permitted for certain categories of waste and other matter. In 2013, the contracting parties unanimously amended the LP to include regulations on … ratification on December 4, 2018). The revised regulation in the HSEG permitted the introduction of substances as part of research projects on marine geoengineering, …