Difference between manure and fertilizers
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Definition of Manure
Manure can be described as a natural substance, derived from the decomposition of animal dung or crop residue. To prepare manure, farmers dump waste of plants and animals in pits at open areas, for decomposing it, with the help of micro-organisms. The matter so obtained after decomposition is called organic manure. It is rich in organic material but contains little amount of plant nutrient.
Manure is considered very helpful in increasing the fertility of the soil, by enhancing its capacity to retain water, by improving the texture of the soil, and by increasing the number of friendly microbes. Moreover, manure makes the soil porous, that facilitates the exchange of gases.
Definition of Fertilizer
As it is evident from the name, fertilizer is a natural or synthetic substance that contains a lot of plant nutrients which are necessary for the growth and productivity of the plants. It is applied to the soil to increase the yield of crops, like wheat, maize, paddy, etc.
There are two types of fertilizers, i.e. organic fertilizer and synthetic fertilizer. Organic fertilizers are the ones made up of natural material like composted plant materials, peat moss, bone, seaweed etc. Synthetic fertilizers are the inorganic ones that are industrially manufactured chemicals, which easily dissolve in water and are used by plants instantly as they are added to the soil.
Fertilizer not only improves the fertility of soil but also replaces the chemical substances used by earlier crops from the soil. However, excessive use of synthetic fertilizer can harm the effectiveness of soil.
Explanation:
manure:are made in the feild by using organic materials like vegetable peels ,dead plants, animal dung etc.
this may be prepared by the farmer
fertiliser:those are manufactured in industries
in large scale,it increases production in higher amounts. it also damages the land and the land will get polluted.