Science, asked by xingc974, 3 months ago

The use of organic fertilizer is better than chemical fertilizer. Justify this statement with two reasons.​

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Answered by Anonymous
11

Explanation:

Yes, it is better to use compost instead of chemical fertilizers.

Compost

It is the process in which farm waste material like livestock excreta, vegetable waste, domestic waste are decomposed in pits. It is an organic matter derived from the solid animal wastes, used to improve the soil quality and increase the yield of healthy crops. It is a natural form of fertilizer and is cost-effective. The livestock manure is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Fertilisers

Fertilizers are chemical substances supplied to the crops to increase their productivity. The fertilizers contain the essential nutrients required by the plants including nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. They enhance the water retention capacity of the soil and also increase its fertility.

Usage of compost over fertiliser

It is better to use compost than fertiliser due to the following reasons

Compost is prepared from plant and animal wastes, therefore, it easily gets decomposed.

It does not add any harmful chemicals to the soil, whereas an excessive use of chemical fertilizers causes soil and water pollution.

It is easy to prepare compost

Compost is environment friendly as it does not cause any health issues in humans and animals

Compost increases soil fertility

Compost is biodegradable

Answered by tamangsusmika41
5

Answer

It is an organic matter derived from the solid animal wastes, used to improved the soil quality and increase the yield of healthy crops .It does not add any harmful chemicals fertilizers causes soul and water pollution

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