Question 5

Explain how fertilisers are different from manure.

Answer

Fertilisers	Manure
A fertilizer is an inorganic salt which is made by chemicals.	Manure is a natural substance obtained by the decomposition of the animal waste like cattle dung, human excreta and plant residues.
A fertilizer is prepared in factories.	Manure can be prepared in fields.
A fertilizer does not provide any humus to the soil.	Manure provides a lot of humus to the soil.
Fertilizers are nutrients specific.	Manure is not nutrients specific.
Fertilizers are easy to store and transport.	Manure is hard to store and transport.
Excess use of fertilizers can make the soil acidic or basic.	Excess use of manure does not make the soil acidic or basic.

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