Question

Do you think it is better to use compost instead of chemical fertilizers? Why?

Answer 1

It is better to use compost instead of chemical fertilizers because:

1) Compost is eco-friendly and harmless. While chemical fertilizers destroy the natural composition of soil and have the adverse effect on human health, compost maintains the texture and fertility of the soil without affecting human health.

2) Production of compost is easy, cheap and harmless whereas production of chemical fertilizers is costly and harmful.

3) The natural composition of the soil is affected while using fertilizers and some of them are even toxic in nature at higher quantities.

3) Composting helps in recycling of matter and also in the disposal of garbage. Leaching of chemical fertilizers causes water pollution and death of aquatic organisms.