What are the advantages and disadvantages of manure and chemical fertilizer.
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Advantages of manure fertilizer
Manure organic matter contributes to improved soil structure, resulting in improved water infiltration and greater water-holding capacity leading to decreased crop water stress, soil erosion, and increased nutrient retention.
Disadvantages of manure fertilizer
Another of the cons of using manure fertilizer is that it can raise the acidity of soil over time while also depleting calcium, an essential mineral for plants. Manure needs to be tilled into be most effective. The very action bares soil and leaves it open to further leaching and topsoil loss
Advantages of chemical fertilizer
Chemical fertilizers are predictable and reliable. They contain the three essential nutrients (NPK) needed for plant growth. ... They are cheaper than organic fertilizers and easy to use.
Disadvantages of chemical fertilizer
• Chemical fertilizers affect micro-organisms living in the soil.
• Chemical fertilizers are highly soluble in water hence they leach away into groundwater without fully benefiting the plant.
• Chemical fertilizers encourage plant disease.
• While the fertilizers help a plant to grow, they do not do much for the soil.
Answer:
Manure adds nutrients to the soil without affecting it's fertility. It does not damage the crops and produces healthy plants. Fertilizers are chemicals which lower the fertility to the soil if used regularly. They also damage the crops and make them unhealthy for consumption.
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