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  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.04.2021

    Advancing REACH

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … to article part and annexes) and those that can be achieved by a change in practice or guidelines.   WP 1 Analysis of documents supporting the REACH-Review … to article part and annexes) and those that can be achieved by a change in practice or guidelines.   WP 1 Analysis of documents supporting the REACH-Review …

  • Article from 22.10.2020 | Last changed: 22.10.2020

    Environmental risk assessment of antifouling products in Germany

    … also the expected environmental exposure, which is calculated using realistic worst-case scenarios. Frequently asked questions Which special requirements the … also the expected environmental exposure, which is calculated using realistic worst-case scenarios. Frequently asked questions Which special requirements the …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … involving numerous stakeholders from business, politics, research, consulting, and practice. Based on six fields of action with a total of 30 concrete measures, it … involving numerous stakeholders from business, politics, research, consulting, and practice. Based on six fields of action with a total of 30 concrete measures, it …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … of rural environments and offers numerous opportunities for ecofriendly farming practices. This also makes farming a cornerstone of regional economies and tourism … production. One of the keys to achieving this is legal compliance and use of the best available technologies. Apart from EMAS and EMASeasy, other auditing and …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … and preserves and maximizes soil yield capacity. Today’s intensive crop cultivation practices, as well as technical advances, entail the use of highly specialized, … But the downside is that plowing tends to compact the soil, particularly in cases where heavy machinery is frequently driven over wet fields. Soil compaction …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … such as hedges or flower strips, ponds, and field margins have been removed in many cases and are now rare, especially in favorable arable regions and regions of … such as hedges or flower strips, ponds, and field margins have been removed in many cases and are now rare, especially in favorable arable regions and regions of …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore common practice in agriculture. Careful and needs-based application is crucial. Excess … Ammonia is also emitted from large agricultural livestock facilities. In the case of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, large quantities of ammonia can escape, … of vulnerable areas, and the establishment of rules of good agricultural practice. It describes measures that must be implemented by Member States on the …

  • Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

    Flame retardants in products

    a burning laptop

    … use. Products, in which flame retardants are applied, are for example the casings of electrical and electronic devices, printed circuit boards, cables, … to health and environment, are persistent and bio-accumulative. Furthermore, in the case a burning can not be prevented, some flame retardants form corrosive or toxic … use. Products, in which flame retardants are applied, are for example the casings of electrical and electronic devices, printed circuit boards, cables, …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … can be detected not only in the soil, but also in seepage water and, in individual cases, in groundwater. When it rains, particles from fertilized farmland can enter … can be detected not only in the soil, but also in seepage water and, in individual cases, in groundwater. When it rains, particles from fertilized farmland can enter …

  • 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.

    … The most efficient way to reduce methane emissions is to alter human nutritional practices and thus reduce ruminant herds for beef production. Other reduction … The most efficient way to reduce methane emissions is to alter human nutritional practices and thus reduce ruminant herds for beef production. Other reduction …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … in regions with a high density of livestock farms). Moreover, good agricultural practices should be implemented, i.e. extremely low emission processes for all … atmospheric deposition to terrestrial ecosystems Fostering win-win farming practices to reduce nitrogen pollution and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … residual fertilizers, farmers must comply with the principles of good professional practice in accordance with the Fertilizer Ordinance (DüV), as is the case with all other fertilizers.   Associated content Links Website BMUV: Sewage … residual fertilizers, farmers must comply with the principles of good professional practice in accordance with the Fertilizer Ordinance (DüV), as is the case with all …