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  • 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 …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … Fertilizer Act, fertilizers may only be used in accordance with good professional practice and must be tailored to the nutrient requirements of the plant and the soil … criteria are defined and specified in the Ordinance on Good Professional Practice in Fertilization (Fertilizer Ordinance, DüV). These include, for example, …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … products worth €23,9 billion. Such high production levels were not always the case, however. In the early 20th century each German farmer produced enough food for … products worth €23,9 billion. Such high production levels were not always the case, however. In the early 20th century each German farmer produced enough food for …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … and wastewater discharge.  In Germany the recirculation of water is especially practiced in industrial sectors as e.g. paper production. Some EU member states, … pharmaceuticals, pesticides). Soil properties, hydrogeology, farming and irrigation practices further influence the potential risks for humans and the environment. …

  • Article from 18.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    EU Regulation on Minimum Requirements for Water Reuse

    … extending the validation monitoring, filtration and turbidity threshold for all cases when food crops are irrigated) to ensure human health protection. For the … considered. At current stage there are also remaining questions in relation to the practical implementation of water reuse. Potentially high costs for administration … extending the validation monitoring, filtration and turbidity threshold for all cases when food crops are irrigated) to ensure human health protection. For the …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    International information offers

    …   EU English Study towards the Development and Dissemination of Best Practice on Sustainable Use of Biocidal Products …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Non-biocidal substitution for biocidal antifouling coatings

    … environment, be sufficiently effective and present no other significant economic or practical disadvantages. Their consideration in the comparative assessment is … environment, be sufficiently effective and present no other significant economic or practical disadvantages. Their consideration in the comparative assessment is …