Question

Based on chemical composition of different organic manures mentioned below, which one has highest nitrogen content.
Hair and wool waste
Bone-meal
Poultry litter
Cotton cake

Answer 1

Answer: Based on chemical composition of different organic manures mentioned below, poultry litter has the highest nitrogen content.

Explanation:

Generally, poultry manure is highest in N content, followed by hog, steer, sheep, dairy, and horse manure. Feedlot, steer manure needs fairly high rates to fulfill 1st year N necessities attributable to its lower N % and gradual N unleash characteristics. Nitrogen content in manure differs with the sort of animal, and feed ration, quantity of litter, bedding, or soil enclosed, and quantity of excreta focused with the manure. Wet content is additionally a significant thought. For example: The wet content of contemporary manure is around seventy percent to eighty five percent.

Answer 2

Answer:

Based on the chemical composition of different organic manures, the highest nitrogen content is present in hair and wool waste at about 12.3%.

Explanation:

• Bone meal has the least amount of nitrogen at 1-2%, cotton cake with 3.9%, and poultry litter at 1-2%.
• The ready availability of nitrogen is highest in poultry litter and the nitrogen is in the organic form with good moisture content.
• Hair and wool waste is a `slow-release fertilizer.
• All these are organic manures which are rich in the basic complex nutrients – nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous.