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Explain how fertilisers are different from manure.

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Following are the differences between fertiliser and manure:
Fertilisers Manurei.A fertiliser is an inorganic salt. iManure is an organic substance obtained by decomposition of animal and plant waste.ii.A fertiliser is prepared in factories.iiManure can be prepared in the fields.iii.Fertilisers are very rich in nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.iii Manure is relatively less rich in nutrients.iv. A fertiliser does not provide any humus to the soil.iv Manure provides humus to the soil.

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