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Question
What are advantages of using manure ?
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Solution
Advantages of using manure are as follows:
1. It enriches the soil with nutrients, thereby decreasing the general deficiency of nutrients in the soil.
2. It adds humus to the soil. Humus restores the soil texture, improves the soil's water retention capacity, and causes soil aeration.
3. It provides food for the soil organisms, which help in providing nutrients to plants.
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