Fertilizers Ordinance.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Fertilizers/nutrients Standards Cereals/grains/rice Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance refers to the correct use of fertilizers in agriculture. Article 2 prescribes main guidelines for the use of fertilizers in general. For example, how they have to be used, tools required, etc. Special requirements for fertilizers of animal origin are dealt with in article 3. Thereafter, the text sets out the criteria to establish the appropriate fertilizer in areas in which a specific kind of cereal is cultivated. Finally, article 7 specifies penalties in case of violation

Full text

German

Website

www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/676/EEC concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.

Legislation | European Union | 1991

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Fertilizers/nutrients, Protection of environment, Farming, Pollution control, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1996 | Repealed

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards, Cereals/grains/rice, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Law on competences and enforcement of legislation in the sphere of agriculture and forestry.

Legislation | Germany | 2003 (2014)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Ecological production/organic production, Enforcement/compliance, Viticulture/oenological practices, Food security, Planting material/seeds, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

First Ordinance amending the Fertilizers Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending Seeds Ordinances and Fertilizers Ordinances.

Legislation | Germany | 2006

Keyword: Fertilizers/nutrients, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX