Governments and international bodies have established various policies and regulations to manage agricultural waste:
- Nutrient Management Plans: Regulations that require farmers to manage the amount and timing of fertilizer application to minimize nutrient runoff. - Waste Management Laws: Laws that govern the disposal and treatment of agricultural waste to ensure it does not harm the environment. - Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Incentives and guidelines promoting sustainable practices like organic farming, crop rotation, and conservation tillage to reduce environmental impact.
