Manure is obtained from organic sources such as animal and plant waste and Fertilizer is obtained from Inorganic source such as chemicals.
Manure is low in nutrients, but fertilizers are high in nutrients
Manure is less expensive compared to fertilizers
Manure is ecofriendly, fertilizers impact soil quality with continued use.
Manure has no or low effect on health, but fertilizer affects health.
Manure is slowly absorbed by plants and fertilizers are quickly absorbed by plants
Manure adds humus to the soil, but fertilizer doesn’t add humus to the soil.
Manure is not soluble in water and fertilizers are easily soluble in water.
Cow dung and decayed leaves are examples of manure. Urea and superphosphate are examples of fertilizers.