Question

Give reasons for the following:

Manure is considered better than chemical fertilisers.

Answer 1

Manure is considered better than chemical fertilizers because

1. Fertilizers do not provide any humus to the soil.
2. Unlike fertilizers, manures are not nutrient specific so they replenish all the nutrients of the soil.
3. Manure does not cause any sort of pollution.
4. Manure provides humus to the soil which improves physical and chemical properties of soil.
5. Manure improves water-holding capacity of soil and makes it porous and airy.
6. It provides the soil with all the nutrients.