… the agricultural sector is timely and makes good sense in that virtually all farm production activities have an environmental impact. Minimizing this impact is one of … and organizational measures aim to minimize the resources that go into farm production. One of the keys to achieving this is legal compliance and use of the … the agricultural sector is timely and makes good sense in that virtually all farm production activities have an environmental impact. Minimizing this impact is one of …

… effects and at the same time cultivate crops in a manner that is sustainable, productive and environmentally sound. Effects of tilling Ideally, farmers till the … others) for good agricultural practice to ensure sustainable farmland fertility and productivity: (1) Tilling should be carried out in a fashion that is compatible with … requirements. Such measures include the use of soil conserving cultivation and production methods such as conservation tilling, mulch sowing, direct sowing, and …

… biotope diversity in the open cultural landscape. With the intensification of crop production and the industrialization of animal husbandry, it is now one of the … of organisms on and in soils also fulfills important functions in maintaining soil productivity and fertility. Many people are familiar with the functions of organisms … in the Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Pesticides (Plant Protection Products & Biocides) with a Focus on Arthropods, Soil Organisms and Amphibians …

… LF. In addition to land use (80 percent), livestock farming (19 percent) and biogas production (1 percent) also contribute to the nitrogen surplus in agriculture. The … trees. They become more susceptible to frost and heat, the shelf life of harvested products decreases, and plant pests as well as bacterial and fungal diseases can … This can subsequently affect soil fertility and the yield and quality of plant products. Mineral fertilizers, especially phosphate fertilizers, but also organic …

… Flame retardants in products Flame retardants delay fires – but some of them can be …

… environmental testing and assessment strategies Potential SVHCs in environment and products: Measurements of the presence of potential sub-stances of very high concern in the environment and in products Protection of the groundwater against loads of plant protection products: validation of the new EU-simulation model FOCUS PELMO 4 for a reliable …

… nitrogen compounds, nitrification and denitrification produce nitrous oxide. Crop-production nitrous oxide emissions are mainly attributable to the use of nitrogen … (i.e. greenhouse gas) emissions that could be reduced through optimized nitrogen productivity. Nitrogen surpluses could be reduced by pre-determining plant … is to alter human nutritional practices and thus reduce ruminant herds for beef production. Other reduction instruments comprise feeding, modifying cattle …

… for open-air pigsties. On the other hand, further R&D is needed for poultry production. Legal framework and reduction objectives Under the NEC Directive (which … ammonia emission point sources. The following such measures are available for all production phases and processes and classes of animals: Measures in cow-sheds and … practices should be implemented, i.e. extremely low emission processes for all production phases. Optimized nitrogen emission management should take into account …

… of fertilizers can cause a whole range of serious environmental damage. The production of synthetic fertilizers is also very energy-intensive, which is … of fertilizers can cause a whole range of serious environmental damage. The production of synthetic fertilizers is also very energy-intensive, which is …

… 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 pests. Plant protection products are relevant to the environment because they can enter neighboring riparian … 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 …

… 750,000 businesses that employed 4.7 million persons directly or indirectly for the production, use and processing of farm products. One in every nine employed person in Germany is somehow connected to the … revenues amounting to €52,5 billion, producing crops worth €25,2 billion and animal products worth €23,9 billion. Such high production levels were not always the case, …