Shaping the future of agriculture
Sustainable farming – DLG-certified
We promote sustainable agriculture that produces food efficiently, conserves resources and is socially responsible.
The DLG standard ‘Sustainable Agriculture’ provides the entire production chain with a sound analysis of the current situation based on indicators defined by experts.
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- Nitrogen usage efficiency
- Phosphorus balance
- Humus balance
- Greenhouse gases
- Plant protection
- Biodiversity
- Soil protection
- Water protection
- Remuneration
- Working hours
- Vacation
- Education and training
- Employee concerns
- Occupational health and safety
- Social engagement
- Employer
- Proper calculated result
- Net cash flow
- Utilization of the long-term debt service limit
- Profit rate
- Equity ratio
- Operational code
- Risk management
- Governance / Compliance
Your benefits…
…as a farm
- Evolve your farm in terms of commercial management and sustainability
- Strengthen your negotiating position in the value chain
- Reposition your farm when leasing and purchasing land
- Recognise your farm's development potentials more readily: economy, ecology, social aspects
- Retain employees thanks to the visibility of operational strengths
- Strong image in the public realm and the immediate neighbourhood
…as an agricultural partner
- Certification suitable as proof of compliance with the requirements of the EU Taxonomy, CSRD, Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
- Transparency and information in order to make financial decisions
- Responsibility by specifically promoting sustainable goals
- Ensure market access thanks to certified, sustainable projects
- Foster sustainability in the supply chains through defined standards
- Stability of investments by reducing environmental risks
- Long-term value retention thanks to sustainable system performance
Why is the certification important?
- Making performance visible: ecology, economy, social issues
- Implement legal requirements: e.g.EU Green Deal, EU Taxonomy Regulation, Supply Chain Act
- Sustainability reporting in accordance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
- Better position in trade through recognized label
- Agricultural public relations work
Fenja Meiners
Horster Hof
„Uncomplicated. Practical. Interesting insight. Easily understandable manual. Uncomplicated audit, very friendly and hands-on auditor. The points system gave us an exciting insight into how our farm is performing. Great!“
Stephan Agis
Guts- und Forstbetrieb Wilfersdorf Liechtenstein Gruppe AG
„The DLG sustainability certificate is a suitable instrument for communicating internally with business partners and externally with consumers.“
Wilderich von Mahlzahn
Daberkower Landhof AG
„As agricultural operations, the DLG certificate offers us the opportunity to document and prove to third parties that we act prudently, correctly and according to good professional practice each and every day.“
