… use of mineral fertilizers are largely reduced. This protects surface water and groundwater in particular, which are less threatened by nutrient runoff (especially … conditions and their activity ensures a stable soil structure. Cover crops and undersown crops, which are often grown in organic farming, reduce the risk of soil … give greater support to environmental protection in agriculture. Associated content Links Website Thünen Institute Website BMLEH: Organic farming Website Thünen …

… opportunities for farmers to keep environmental degradation within reasonable bounds and employ ecofriendly farming practices. This can be accomplished through (a) enacting regulations and folding them into funding eligibility (cross-compliance) requirements; and (b) financial compensation … Inducing Sustainability Evaluation) system from Switzerland. Associated content Links Website EU COM: Integrating environmental concerns into the CAP Related …

… cultivate crops in a manner that is sustainable, productive and environmentally sound. Effects of tilling Ideally, farmers till the soil in order to create a … and (insofar as possible) minimized. In reality, however, these goals are often undermined by mechanized plowing, due to the changes wrought by it in the soil … tilling, mulch sowing, direct sowing, and catch cropping. Associated content Links Website SMUL Saxony: Introduction to the Internet Soil Portal Website SMUL …

… rare plant communities and adapted, sometimes endangered animal species. Around 40 percent of all endangered ferns and flowering plants in Germany are found in grassland (BfN 2023). However, the diversity of organisms on and in soils … Quality” and “Endangered Species,” show only marginal changes. Associated content Links Website BMUV: National Strategy on Biological Diversity Website EU COM: EU …

… quality, and biodiversity. last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen compounds pass through the soil, air, and water. However, human-induced overload and … as well as air pollution control goals can be exploited here. Associated content Links Website of the EEA: Nitrogen balance Website BfN: Nitrogen Surplus in …

… for construction. Organic flame retardants consist primarily of brominated compounds, halogenated and non-halogenated phosphorous compounds and chloroparaffins. As inorganic flame retardants aluminum trihydroxide, … asked questions to Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Related contents Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz Kooperation zur Förderung des Human-Biomonitoring …

… 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 surface … in der Landwirtschaft Düngemittel Informationsmaterialien zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Indikator: Nitrat im Grundwasser Related publications Developing a Guidance Document for the testing of …

… update on 31.01.2019 Nitrous oxide Nitrous oxide is a greenhouse gas that does around 300 times more climate damage than carbon dioxide. The main point sources of … Indirect nitrous oxide emissions are attributable to reactive nitrogen compounds such as nitrate and ammonia entering surrounding natural areas. In the presence … suction systems in cattle barns and for the cleaning thereof. Associated content Links Indicator: Agricultural nitrogen surplus PDF IÖW: The Impact of German …

… R&D is needed for poultry production. Legal framework and reduction objectives Under the NEC Directive (which is currently being revised) and the UN/ECE CLRTAP … nitrogen surpluses (nitrogen input minus plant nitrogen uptake). Associated content Links Website of UNECE: Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication Website … THG-Emissionen durch erneuerbare Energien FAQ Übersicht Alte Dateien & Änderungen Download Related publications Information about Techniques to consider in the …

… accumulate in the soil and enter the food chain via plants. There is a risk to groundwater and surface water if the pollutants enter the surface water and groundwater through runoff or seepage from agricultural land. There are no estimates in … Ordinance (DüV), as is the case with all other fertilizers.   Associated content Links Website BMUV: Sewage sludge PDF Fertilizer Ordinance PDF Biological Waste …