Manure
is made from pure desi cow dung. Desi cow dung manure is rich in N-P-K value and contains important micro-organisms that help in improving soil health and plant growth. This compost manure has several benefits in the plantation or farming. Compost cow dung manure adds a good amount of organic mass into the soil. By mixing cow dung manure into the soil, we can improve the moisture-holding capacity of the soil.
different sources of manure
Manure can be obtained from various sources. The different sources of manure are mentioned below:
Cattle dung, urine, and slurry from biogas plants.
Wastes from human habitation such as human urine, night soil, sludge, sewage, domestic waste.
Droppings of goat and sheep
Waste from the slaughterhouses such as bones, meat, horn and hoof meal, fish waste
By-products of agricultural industries
Crop waste
Weeds, water hyacinth
Types of Manure
Manure can be grouped as farmyard manure, green manure and compost manure. Following are the different types of manure used by the farmers:
Green Manure
Green manure increases the percentage of organic matter in the soil. The roots of such manures go deep into the soil. These help in the suppression of weeds and the prevention of soil erosion.
Farmyard Manure
Farmyard manure improves the soil structure and is used as a natural fertilizer in farming. It increases the soil capacity to hold more water and nutrients. It also increases the microbial activity of the soil to improve its mineral supply and also the plant nutrients.
Compost Manure
It improves the soil structure and water and nutrient holding capacity of the soil. Thus, it increases the nutrient value and thereby improves the health of the plants.
Advantages of Manure
These are a good source of macronutrients.
Improves soil fertility.
Cost-effective
Reduces soil erosion and leaching.
Improves the physical properties of the soil and aerates the soil.
Improves the water and nutrient holding capacity of the soil.
It can be transported easily.
Methane gas is evolved as the by-product of manure that can be used for cooking and heating purposes.
The crops grown on the land treated with manure produces healthy crops.