Assessing the effectiveness of runoff reduction measures

Various runoff-control measures have been introduced in recent years to prevent reduce pesticide losses from gaining entry into ground and to surface waters. We investigated this question in a joint project led by the Fraunhofer Institute and evaluated the measures qualitatively on the basis of literature data and expert surveys. For the thusly identified priority measures, our partners carried out quantitative evaluations of effectiveness with the aim of better supportingobtaining better the data basis for the authorization of PPP approval.