Policy Objective

Protect the soil and restore soil fertility

13 Instruments

Instruments (13)

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Afforestation and reforestation programmes

medium ($$)
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Certification

medium ($$)
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Conversion and retention premiums in organic farming

high ($$$)
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Conversion ban accompanied by compensation payment

medium ($$)
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Definition of good agricultural practice in respect to soil and agricultural land use

low ($)
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Definition of good agricultural practice in respect to pasture management

low ($)
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Designate nature conservation areas

medium ($$)
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Laboratories for soil analysis

medium ($$)
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Link a government subsidy to compliance with statutory environmental standards

low ($)
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Regulatory framework for protecting the soil

low ($)
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Grant for services in respect of protecting the soil

high ($$$)
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Reducing land take-up

medium ($$)
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Public authority for the approval of fertilisers and pesticides

medium ($$)

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Policy Objectives