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Bookmark or Share- What Is Manure? - Definition, Types & Advantages of ManureManure is the decomposed form of dead plants and animals, which is applied to the soil to increase production. It is a natural form of fertilizer and is cost-effective. The human and animal excreta is also used as manure. The livestock manure is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
- What Is Manure? Why Is It Such an Environmentally Valuable ...Manure is an organic fertilizer made from the dung of domestic livestock including horses, cows, and poultry. It may also contain urine and bedding material like straw or sawdust. Manure is an...
- Manure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webstermanure. 1 of 2. verb. ma· nure mə-ˈnu̇r. -ˈnyu̇r, -ˈn (y)ü-ər. manured; manuring. Synonyms of manure. transitive verb. 1. obsolete : cultivate. 2. : to enrich (land) by the application of manure. manurer noun. 2 of 2. noun. : material that fertilizes land.
- Manure Management - USDA ERSManure management—how manure is captured, stored, treated, and used—has important implications for farm productivity and the environment. When applied according to the agronomic needs of crops, manure can improve productivity by reducing the need for commercial fertilizer.
- Animal Feeding Operations - Uses of Manure | US EPAComposting livestock manure reduces odors, kills disease-causing agents (pathogens), reduces bulk, and stabilizes the manure for easier handling. A properly constructed and managed manure composting operation can also process mortalities (dead animals) from livestock operations.
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