difference between fertilizer and manure?...
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Manures are obtained from natural sources, whereas fertilisers are synthetically manufactured in the factories. Manures are eco-friendly, whereas fertilisers harm the useful microbes present in the soil and also decrease the soil fertility if used for a longer time.
Manure :
Manure is an organic compound (rich in nutrients) obtained by the decomposition of plant and animal waste by microbes.
[1] It is natural organic substances.
[2] It is prepared by the decomposition of animal wastes, human wastes and plant residuces
[3] It provide a lot of humas to the soil.
[4] It is not expensive.
[5] Examples are Sunn hemp or Sesbania.
[6] It contains less amount of essential plant nutrition.
Fertilizers :
Fertilizers are human-made chemical substance which are rich in one or more nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Fertilizers are produced in factories.
[1] These are inorganic salts.
[2] It is prepared in factories.
[3] These do not add humus to the soil.
[4] They are costly.
[5] Examples are Urea and potash.
[6] These are rich in plant nutrients like nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium.