Differentiate between:
Fertilizer and manure

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1. Manure: is organic material that is prepared by decomposition of crop residue or animal droppings, which is added to the soil to improve fertility
2.Fertilizer: Fertilizer is any substance, organic or inorganic, that is added to the soil to increase the yield of crop production.
Fertilizer Manure
1.It may be an artificial or natural substance. 1.It is a natural substance.
2. These are chemicals that are added to the soil to increase its fertility and productivity. 2. These are obtained from dead and decaying plants and animals.
3. Prepared in factories. 3. Prepared in fields.
4.Does not provide humus to the soil. 4. Provides humus to the soil.
5. For ex : Nitrogen , phosphorous 5. Rich in plant nutrients.

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Fertilizer	Manure
1.It may be an artificial or natural substance.	1.It is a natural substance.
2. These are chemicals that are added to the soil to increase its fertility and productivity.	2. These are obtained from dead and decaying plants and animals.
3. Prepared in factories.	3. Prepared in fields.
4.Does not provide humus to the soil.	4. Provides humus to the soil.
5. For ex : Nitrogen , phosphorous	5. Rich in plant nutrients.