Question

what is the difference between manure and fertiliser​

Answer 1

BASIS FOR COMPARISON MANURE FERTILIZER

Meaning Manure is a natural material, obtained by decaying plant and animal waste, that can applied to the soil to enhance its fertility. Fertilizer is a human-made or natural substance, that can be added to the soil to improve its fertility and increase the productivity.

Preparation Prepared in fields Prepared in factories

Humus It provides humus to the soil. It does not provide humus to the soil.

Nutrients Comparatively less rich in plant nutrients. Rich in plant nutrients.

Absorption Slowly absorbed by plants Quickly absorbed by plants

Cost It is economical It is costly

Side effect There is no side effect, in fact it improves the physical condition of soil. It causes harm to the living organism present in the soil.

Answer 2

MANURE :-

i) Manure is made by the decomposition of organic matter, such as kitchen waste. ( Can be made at home.)

ii) Manure is very rich in organic nutrients.

iii) Manure isn't soluble in water.

FERTILIZER :-

i) Fertilizers are made in industries.

ii) Fertilizers are rich in chemical substances/nutrients.

iii) Being chemical, fertilizers are soluble in water.