Extreme fertilisation threatens our drinking water resources. In many areas of Germany, the soil is significantly polluted due to overfertilisation, and nitrate levels in groundwater are rising. The BDEW has therefore launched an initiative for water- and environmentally-friendly agriculture. The film presents all the demands made on politicians and backs

Every year, far more manure is spread on fields in Germany than plants and soil can absorb. This also poses a threat to drinking water resources. Nevertheless, more and more manure trucks are rolling onto our fields – including from neighbouring countries. https://youtu.be/VwpE1BXwCLo Further current news: All posts All films

At the end of 2016, the European Commission took legal action against Germany for failing to implement sustainable water protection measures. In many areas of Germany, nitrate levels in groundwater are rising due to overfertilisation of the soil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2_HCBW3fx0 Further current news: All posts Alle films More about the initiative

Due to overfertilisation of the soil, the limit value of 50 milligrams of nitrate per litre of groundwater is exceeded many times over in many regions of Germany. Waterworks have to take costly countermeasures to maintain high drinking water quality. Further current news: All posts All films More about the

Nitrate levels in groundwater are rising because the soil is unable to retain the nitrate. Nitrate in the body can damage the blood and hinder oxygen transport. Further current news: All posts All films More about the initiative To the home page

Agriculture must develop a new model and take much greater account of aspects such as environmental protection, health protection and climate protection. Organic farming shows that functioning nutrient cycles do not pollute water bodies. https://youtu.be/8M-jEs90aGA Further current news: All posts All films More about the initiative To the home page