What is FYM ( Farm Yard Manure )?

Farm yard manure refers to the decomposed mixture of dung and urine of farm animals along with litter and left over material from roughages or fodder fed to the cattle. On an average well decomposed farmyard manure contains 0.5 per cent N, 0.2 per cent P2O5 and .0.5 per cent K2O. FYM is a cheap and easily available source of organic nutrients. Application of FYM improves chemical, physical and biological condition of soil. FYM can supply all nutrients that are required by the plants. FYM is rich in organic material that it nurtures soil organism and maintains an active soil life and it is rich in nutrients.