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  • 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. …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … organic material they contain stabilizes and/or improves the humus content of the soil. They can also reduce or replace the use of peat in horticulture and … pathogens, nanoparticles, microplastics, and much more. When applied to the soil with fertilizers, these pollutants can accumulate in the soil and enter the …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … Fertilizer With the manure go too many nutrients in the soil and charge such as groundwater. Source: Hans von der Beele / Thinkstock last … of urea fertilizers in particular. Nitrous oxide emissions released from fertilized soils contribute to global warming, as this is a very powerful greenhouse gas. Heavy …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … these evolutions have impacted the environment and its various compartments, namely soil, water, air and the biosphere. Interactions between these compartments engender … tilling and harvesting, as well as fertilizers and pesticides, have an impact on soil, water, air and on the plants and animals that inhabit farm areas (general … farmland, while the use of heavy machinery and intensive tilling can compact the soil, and increases the likelihood of soil fertility loss and water and wind …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … Water reuse for agricultural irrigation poses potential risks for human health, soils and groundwater. In conventional wastewater treatment processes pathogens and …

  • Article from 08.10.2021 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Joint research project on decentralized water reuse

    Taking lysimeter cores in a field to analyze water balance and transport processes.

    … regime and for pore water sampling. Source: Fatima El-Athman / UBA Surrounding soil profile at the point of lysimeter extraction (measuring rod of two meters …

  • Article from 18.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    EU Regulation on Minimum Requirements for Water Reuse

    … reuse. The experts on water resources management, wastewater, water legislation and soil aspects as well as experts on human, plant and animal health addressed … food crops are irrigated) to ensure human health protection. For the protection of soils, groundwater and surface water measures are needed to limit and monitor …