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2011 Results Notes - Poland Rural Environmental Protection Project

1. Reduction in nutrient loads to local soil and water bodies in project area: Installation of manure management systems, including construction of manure platforms, adequate manure storage facilities and training in optimum application of manure as fertilizers as well as implementation of environmentally friendly agricultural practices such as shrub and tree planting led to a significant decrease in nutrient loads entering soil and water bodies from agricultural sources. 2. Increased awareness of environmental issues among farmers: A broad public awareness program was undertaken to widen understanding of the importance of agriculture and environment among farmers in the project area which led to a significant increase in the percentage of farmers implementing environmentally friendly agricultural practices, including nutrient reduction measures. The project trained agri-environmental advisors in good agricultural practices who subsequently worked with local farmers to demonstrate the benefits of environmentally responsible management on farms. This significantly increased awareness of the nexus between agriculture and environment among farmers and resulted in an increased uptake of project activities among Poland’s farming community.

531: Poland: Rural Environmental Protection Project (REPP)

01 jan. 2016

2011 Results Notes - Poland Rural Environmental Protection Project.pdf