Compare the use of manure and fertilizers in maintaining soil fertility.

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Manure:
Manure enriches the soil's nutrients without reducing its fertility.
Fertilizers:
Chemical fertilizers can reduce soil fertility when used often.
Fertilizer: Manure:
They are substances that are added to the soil to increase fertility. They are organic fertilizers.
They can be of natural origin or can be chemical substances. Maximum contains animal feces.
Chemical fertilizers added to the soil persist and can lead to the accumulation of toxic chemicals. While some contain plant-based materials known as green manure.
They do not provide humus to the soil. They provide humus to the soil.
They are rich in nutrients. It is relatively less in nutrient content.
They are synthesized in factories. They can be made in fields.

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Fertilizer:	Manure:
They are substances that are added to the soil to increase fertility.	They are organic fertilizers.
They can be of natural origin or can be chemical substances.	Maximum contains animal feces.
Chemical fertilizers added to the soil persist and can lead to the accumulation of toxic chemicals.	While some contain plant-based materials known as green manure.
They do not provide humus to the soil.	They provide humus to the soil.
They are rich in nutrients.	It is relatively less in nutrient content.
They are synthesized in factories.	They can be made in fields.