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Applying Manures and Fertilisers

Which of thes...

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Which of these nutrients is compost rich in?
(a) organic nutrients
(b) nitrogen
(c) phosphorus
(d) potassium

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(a) organic nutrients

Compost is made up of decomposed organic materials like dead plants and animal waste but it lacks nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium.

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