Case Study Germany. Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Conservation (SoCo Project)

The case studies cover: (1) a screening of farming practices that address soil conservation processes (soil erosion, soil compaction, loss of soil organic matter, contamination, etc.); the extent of their application under the local agricultural and environmental conditions; their potential effect on soil conservation; and their economic aspects (in the context of overall farm management); (2) an in-depth analysis of the design and implementation of agri-environmental measures under the rural development policy and other relevant policy measures or instruments for soil conservation; (3) examination of the link with other related environmental objectives (quality of water, biodiversity and air, climate change adaptation and mitigation, etc.).