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Agriculture

Sustainable fertilization

Updated on 05/03/2019
Définition
Sens technique

Fertilization method adapting the dosage of fertilizers to the real needs of crops. This method of fertilization integrates environmental objectives, particularly those relating to the preservation and restoration of the quality of water and soil. For example, for nitrates, this consists in carefully determining the quantity and the methods of spreading them on a plot in anticipation of crop needs, in order to limit the risks of water pollution by migration of surpluses.

Source
d'après OIEau

Spreading of sludge

Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens commun

An operation that consists in spreading sludge (wastewater sludge, cleaning sludge, etc) onto the surface of the soil, to start its biological degradation by micro-organisms found in the soil and/or its use by flora or crops present on this land. Regulations set out the rules for the application of sludge from wastewater treatment plants. The spreading of sludge is subject to authorization or declaration.

Source
According to the Ministry for the Environment and OFB, Ademe

Nitrates Directive

Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens technique

Directive No. 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources, called "Nitrates Directive". It aims to reduce water pollution caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources and prevent further pollution of this kind. It includes: the designation of nitrate vulnerable zones; the establishment of one or more codes of good agricultural practice (CGAP) (use of nitrogen fertilizers and land management) implemented on a voluntary basis by farmers; the development of mandatory's actions programs (yearly schedules limiting or…

Source
According to the Ministry for the Environment and OFB

Authorization

Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens commun
An administrative police act that authorizes an activity or development (abstraction, discharge, work, etc) by laying out the conditions for business or implementation and allowing the administration to closely monitor it. Please refer in particular to "procedure" and "nomenclature"
Source
According to the Ministry for the Environment and OFB

Regional Phytosanitary Group

Updated on 04/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique
Working Group established under the Prefect's authority in each region, with the aim of implementing actions to reduce water pollution by pesticides, based on the approach (analysis, action plan, assessment) recommended by the orientation committee for farming practices respectful of the environment (CORPEN).
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency

Spreadable sludge

Updated on 04/07/2018
Définition
Sens commun
Sludge with features allowing it to be spread or applied on agricultural land as far as it is relevant for feeding crops and where it meets quality and precise rules.
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency

Water utilization

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens commun
All services and activities having a significant impact on water status. Services related to the use of water are water uses characterized by the existence of structures for abstraction, storage, treatment or discharge. They have a fixed asset.
Source
According to the Ministry of Ecology