“Agriculture is the greatest pressure on surface waters and groundwater. Agriculture, fisheries and the food system are also the main drivers of biodiversity and habitat loss through land conversion, soil degradation, overfishing, water abstraction, and chemical and nutrient pollution.”

“Agriculture is the most significant pressure impacting both surface and groundwaters. Agriculture, fisheries and the food system are also key drivers of biodiversity and habitat loss through land conversion, soil degradation, overfishing, water abstraction, and chemical and nutrient pollution.”

EEA European Environment Agency, Agriculture and food system, 2025