Organic manures helps in increasing organic matter in the soil. It releases plant food in available form for the use of crops. Manures enable soil to hold more water and helps in increasing drainage in clay soil. They provide organic acids that help to dissolve soil nutrients and make them available for the plants. It helps in maintaining C:N ratio in the soil and also increases the fertility and productivity of the soil. Application of organic manure improves biological activity in the soil, that helps in making nutrients that are deep in the soil available to the plants. Organic manures also reduces the loss of moisture from soil in the form of evaporation.
What are the advantages of organic manures?
