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  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    … are spread on the farm's own land and can be absorbed by the plants. Nutrient surpluses from the purchase of feed and the use of mineral fertilizers are largely … Series: Extended Producer Responsibility in international law Related publications Components for the Transformation into a Sustainable Food System …

  • Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

    EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

    … on the need to finally include biocides in Directive 2009/128/EC on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides or similar legislation. Contributions from stakeholders showed the … the event below. Downloads Presentations Biocides & Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides (Ingrid Nöh, German Environment Agency) Impact of biocides on … Badry, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research & German Environment Agency) Use of anti-fouling paints in the Baltic Sea as sensitive area (Maria Lagerström, …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … policy directives into German laws governing matters such as fertilizer use, pest control, nature conservation and water conservation. However, Germany’s … that the participating entities are required to issue is destined for the general public. Farmers must meet certain requirements concerning their internal processes, …

  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … an overview of all aspects of the NDC, the focus of the analysis is on the greenhouse gas mitigation component of the NDC. The design of 20 NDCs has been analysed … Brazil Cambodia Colombia European Union Jamaica Kenia Mexico Nepal Panama Republic of Korea Republic of Moldova Russian Federation Rwanda Tonga United Kingdom … analysis" and infographic UNFCCC NDC Overview CAT – Climate Target Update Tracker Publications NDC Design Reflecting the Global Stocktake mitigation efforts in NDCs …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … effects such as soil erosion and compaction. last update on 17.02.2014 Introduction Using machinery to till cropland optimizes crop growth conditions and soil … intensive crop cultivation practices, as well as technical advances, entail the use of highly specialized, powerful and heavy machinery, equipment and transport … and their transposition into Germany’s environmental, animal welfare and public health laws. Compliance with these laws is normally verified via random …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … 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, fungi, and … EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030 Website BfN: Federal Program Biological Diversity Publications Protection of Biodiversity in the Risk Assessment and Risk Management …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … Smith / Fotolia Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all living organisms. The use of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore … in October 2013 for insufficient implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive and filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in October 2016. In June … Website of the EEA: Nitrogen balance Website BfN: Nitrogen Surplus in Agriculture Publications Integrated Strategy for the Reduction of Nitrogen Emissions Related …

  • Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

    Flame retardants in products

    a burning laptop

    … of objects and can therefore delay the onset of a fire. Some of the commonly used flame retardants, however, can be toxic to the environment and human health. … diphenyl ethers (PBDE) during a fire is an example for this. Associated content Publications Answers to frequently asked questions to Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … Pharmaceuticals Antibiotics are used on a large scale in industrialised farming. Source: Gina Sanders / Fotolia.com … zu Arzneimitteln und Umwelt Indikator: Nitrat im Grundwasser Related publications Developing a Guidance Document for the testing of dissolution and …

  • 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.

    … Tilling, nitrogen fertilizers and livestock farming are key sources of the greenhouse gases nitrous oxide and methane, as the statistics clearly show: in 2016 59 per … Stickstoffüberschuss der Landwirtschaft Reaktiver Stickstoff in der Umwelt Related publications Methane, the underestimated greenhouse gas Nitrous oxide - the …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … most livestock farming ammonia emissions are attributable to fertilizer storage and use. Ammonia emissions are released into the atmosphere, where they can react with … (Bundesimmissionsschutzgesetz) approval procedure, for which input from the general public must also be elicited, depending on the type of livestock and number of …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … Compost and sewage sludge Wheel loader being used to turn compost Source: Tim Hermann / UBA Compost and sewage sludge contain … BMUV: Sewage sludge PDF Fertilizer Ordinance PDF Biological Waste Regulation Publications Klärschlammentsorgung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Validierung von …