Soil and land assessment is the evaluation of soil, plants or forests. When conducting a soil and land assessment, for example, you determine whether the soil is good for cultivation. The growth and condition of plants are also monitored. An assessment helps, for example, in making the right decisions for land utilisation and plant care.

Fallow land is an unused piece of land, for example a field or meadow. In agriculture, areas are sometimes left unplanted, for example to allow them to recover.

The Federal Plant Variety Office is a German federal authority in Hannover. The Federal Plant Variety Office is responsible for the approval and protection of plant varieties.