Differentiate between manure and fertilizers
| Manure | Fertilizer |
|---|---|
| Manure is a natural or an organic substance obtained by the decomposition of plant and animal wastes. This is done by microbes, earthworms, fungus etc. | Fertilizer is a synthetic substance or an inorganic compound. |
| Low percentage of nutrients is present. | High percentage of nutrients is present. |
| Manure provides a lot of organic matter to the soil. It is slowly absorbed by the plants. | Fertilizer does not provide any humus to the soil. It is quickly absorbed by the plants. |
| Crop productivity is increased only to some certain extent. | Crop productivity is increased many folds by its use. |
| No side effects of manure are absorbed. | Chemicals in fertilisers are washed away to the nearby water bodies, causing soil and water pollution. |