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Equivalent: Pollution agricole |
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Agricultural pollution comprises liquid and solid wastes from all types of farming activities, including run-off from pesticide and fertilizer use, and from feedlots; erosion and dust from ploughing; animal manure and carcasses; and crop residues and debris.
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Glossary of Environment Statistics, Studies in Methods, Series F, No. 67, United Nations, New York, 1997.
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Theme: Agriculture and fisheries statistics - Environmental indicators for agriculture |
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on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 |
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updated on Wednesday, October 31, 2001 |
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