Question

What are fertilisers? How do they differ from manures? Why should fertilisers be used carefully?

Answer 1

Fertilisers are used to increase the fertility of soil for better growth of plants. Fertilisers are made from chemicals while manure is animal dung use to increase the soil fertility naturally without the use of chemicals. Fertilisers should be used carefully as they are made of chemicals which may harm the health of the farmers and extra use of these affect the growth of plants.

Answer 2

1. Fertilisers are chemicals used for the better growth and better health of crops, as well as fast growth of crops. 

2. Animal dung which is used as fertiliser is known as manure. It is completely organic and free of all kinds of chemicals.

3. Fertilisers contain chemicals which can be harmful for farmers as well as crops. And if used excessively they can also pollute land and water.