… Pollutant emissions into surface waters River Source: KIT / IWG Surface water … still emitted into surface waters. Reducing emissions is mandatory. Where do the pollutants originate? Where are emission hotspots? Which measures are efficient? In … to water erosion and sediment transport into surface waters, tile drainage, urban areas (combined sewer overflows, storm water outlets and individual households not …

… for the environment and sustainability. UBA will pursue further activities in this area. In a synopsis, UBA has also evaluated 130 scientific studies and statements … for the environment and sustainability. UBA will pursue further activities in this area. In a synopsis, UBA has also evaluated 130 scientific studies and statements …

… The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Human exposure to pollutants was investigated uniformly in Europe. Source: CC Vision The Common … a maximum of five per cent of their grassland to arable land. Ecological priority areas Farmers would be required to use five per cent at a minimum (possibly 7 per …

… of organic farming described above is particularly evident in relation to the area under cultivation. From an area-based perspective, organic farming has many advantages over conventional … according to the principles and rules of organic farming. The organically farmed area amounted to around 1.9 million hectares, representing 11.5 percent of the total …

… that some regulations are not fully enforced at present and that some sources of pollution are not adequately regulated by current laws. For example, Germany’s … that some regulations are not fully enforced at present and that some sources of pollution are not adequately regulated by current laws. For example, Germany’s …

… flows on the surface instead, picking up soil particles and the nutrients and pollutants therein; this, too, reduces soil fertility. The deposition of soil … structure and humus content through suitable measures, and maintenance of set-aside areas. In 2010, funding eligibility requirements for farmland threatened by erosion …

… meadows, pastures and hedges serve as a food source and provide breeding and refuge areas. However, intensive agriculture significantly limits this potential. … 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 wide variety of animals, plants, …

… in agriculture. Careful and needs-based application is crucial. Excess nitrogen can pollute water and land ecosystems and adversely affect the climate, air quality, and … from the overall balance shows an average value for the entire agricultural area in Germany and does not reflect regional differences. Current figures on the … bodies are in poor chemical condition. The main cause of this is diffuse nitrate pollution (22 percent of all groundwater bodies). The main sources are nitrogen …