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  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … reduce erosion, as well as extensive cultivated-grassland protection measures and organic farming. Environmental management and certification Environmental management … to participate in the European environmental management system. It applies to “all organizations that have an environmental impact,” and this of course includes farms. … Mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil Tags agriculture organic farming … Farming is key when it comes to conserving and protecting our …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … tilling process itself, has (a) a direct impact on the soil structure and on soil organism habitat conditions; and (b) an indirect impact on soil susceptibility to … Characteristic local humus content should be preserved through adequate input of organic substances or by reducing tilling intensity. The regional states enforce the … tilling process itself, has (a) a direct impact on the soil structure and on soil organism habitat conditions; and (b) an indirect impact on soil susceptibility to …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … agriculture. As a habitat for a wide variety of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, environmentally friendly agriculture that preserves biodiversity is … plants in Germany are found in grassland (BfN 2023). However, the diversity of organisms on and in soils also fulfills important functions in maintaining soil …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … Source: Emjay Smith / Fotolia Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all living organisms. The use of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore common practice in … 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, …

  • Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

    Flame retardants in products

    a burning laptop

    … and nature. last update on 29.04.2016 Flame retardants cover a lot of different organic and inorganic chemicals. Their application has to match with the special type of product, …

  • 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.

    … activities per se, secondary to the following: reactive nitrogen inputs from organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the … needs, factoring in the humus balance, and analyzing the nutrient content of organic fertilizers. In its Sustainability Strategy in 2002, the German government … activities per se, secondary to the following: reactive nitrogen inputs from organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … livestock farming also causes odour and dust emissions (which can also contain organic components such as microbes) that can be hazardous to persons living near … livestock farming also causes odour and dust emissions (which can also contain organic components such as microbes) that can be hazardous to persons living near …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … contain valuable nutrients and humus substances that farmers traditionally use as organic fertilizer so as to reduce mineral fertilizer use. But unfortunately, … the environment and human health. last update on 28.08.2025 Introduction Composted organic waste from households and businesses, gardens and parks, food processing and …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … tailored to the nutrient requirements of the plants. Fertilizers are divided into organic and synthetic fertilizers, also known as mineral fertilizers. Organic fertilizers include animal excrement such as manure, farmyard manure, and …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pesticides

    Spray device on the tractor

    … Pesticides are chemical or biological agents used in agriculture to kill unwanted organisms. They protect crops and their products from various harmful organisms, such as insects that damage leaves or fruit, unwanted weeds, or storage … … Pesticides are chemical or biological agents used in agriculture to kill unwanted organisms. They protect crops and their products from various harmful organisms, …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    International information offers

    … translation options.) If an independent offer of information on biocides, harmful organisms, preventive or alternative measures is missing, that should be listed on … English, German Biozid-Portal on biocidal products, preventive measures for harmful organisms and alternatives https://www.biozid.info Germany German Sustainable public … translation options.) If an independent offer of information on biocides, harmful organisms, preventive or alternative measures is missing, that should be listed on …

  • Article from 23.11.2022 | Last changed: 07.02.2023

    Non-biocidal substitution for biocidal antifouling coatings

    … last update on 23.11.2022 Non-biocidal measures to control harmful fouling organisms can be used to reduce the use of biocidal antifoulings and their unintended effects on non-target organisms and the environment to the minimum necessary. This is especially of … coatings, cleaning systems or systems preventing contact of the moored ship to organisms may be considered as the most important one-to-one substitutes to biocidal …