What are the different types of manure?

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Manure help in providing essential nutrient to the soil and improve soil fertility, water retention capacity, improve soil ph level and more. Different types of manure are:

Green Manure: Fix nitrogen, improving soil fertility naturally. This involves growing plants like legumes (e.g., clover or alfalfa) that are later plowed back into the soil. Green manure contributes in various different ways like improving soil texture, reduce soil erosion, and reduces unwanted plant growth, making it an eco-friendly way to maintain healthy soil with any chemical fertilizer.

Compost Manure: Helps in provides essential nutrients for plant growth, improve soil fertility and stimulates beneficial microorganisms in the soil. Compost manure decomposed organic waste such as kitchen scraps, leaves, and garden clippings, compost manure enriches the soil by improving its structure, water retention, and microbial activity.

Farmyard Manure: Improves soil texture, promotes microbial activity, and enhances moisture retention, making it a valuable resource for sustainable farming. Farmyard Manure is Composed of animal dung, urine, and bedding materials like straw or hay, farmyard manure adds essential nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the soil.

   25-Apr-2025 |   Answer by: Tractor Gyan