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German agriculture: New manure guidelines and fertilizer ban extensions
The DLG has released Guideline 510, which provides practical recommendations for the sustainable use of straw-based horse manure on grassland. The guideline aims to promote circular economy and soil fertility. A survey conducted by the DLG Horse Working Group in late 2024 involving nearly 300 farms across twelve German states revealed that approximately half of the surveyed businesses do not apply horse manure to their grassland.
In the Oberpfalz region of Germany, authorities have announced a 14-day extension to the ban on applying nitrogen-containing fertilizers to grassland, permanent grassland, and multi-year fodder land. The new restriction period is set from November 15, 2026, through February 14, 2027. This ban excludes solid manure from hoofed animals and compost. Additionally, nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers remain prohibited if the soil is flooded, water-saturated, frozen, or covered in snow.
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Amt für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten · DLG · Oberpfalz
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new nitrogen-based fertilizer ban in Oberpfalz runs from November 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027. weiden24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Solid manure from hoofed animals and compost are exempt from the nitrogen fertilizer ban in Oberpfalz. weiden24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The DLG has released Guideline 510 regarding the sustainable use of straw-based horse manure on grassland. press.lectura.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fertilizer application ban period in the Oberpfalz region has been extended by 14 days. weiden24.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A survey of nearly 300 farms across twelve federal states showed approximately half do not apply horse manure to grassland. press.lectura.de