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  • Article from 04.03.2024 | Last changed: 04.03.2024

    Pollutant emissions into surface waters

    Picture from river in Germany

    … Diffuse pathways are: groundwater discharge, surface run off (alluviation), soil loss due to water erosion and sediment transport into surface waters, tile … to estimate emissions directly onto surface waters (e.g. metal deposition ) and soil data to quantify soil loss and the amount of sediment transported to surface waters. Pollutant …

  • Article from 01.07.2021 | Last changed: 06.07.2021

    Webinar “Soil Governance: Southeast Asia in Focus”

    Webinar auf Bildschirm zu sehen

    Webinar “Soil Governance: Southeast Asia in Focus” Webinar “Soil Governance: … to attend further webinars and events. Further webinars on specific topics such as „soils and climate change“ are under preparation. Tags soil protection … The webinar …

  • 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

    … which exceed the minimum statutory requirements, make a major contribution to soil and waterbody protection, biodiversity conservation, climate protection, and … which exceed the minimum statutory requirements, make a major contribution to soil and waterbody protection, biodiversity conservation, climate protection, and …

  • Article from 14.06.2021 | Last changed: 24.06.2021

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa

    A model legislation for sustainable soil management in Africa The project “mapping out options for a model legislation … the following: No coherent soil policy and/or legislation in the three countries; Soils need to be acknowledged as natural resource; A legal objective should be …

  • 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 and infiltration capacity. Soil

  • 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 … use, pest control, nature conservation and water conservation. However, Germany’s soil conservation laws – which lay down the principles of good agricultural practice …

  • 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. …