ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING COMPOST MANURE

Advantages of using compost manure

• It is easy for anyone to get materials to make compost manure.
• It has a long-lasting effect in the soil
• It is cheap to prepare
• It adds organic matter to the soil
• It improves soil structure

Disadvantages of using compost manure

• It requires a lot of labour to prepare
• It is expensive to apply since it is bulky
• The quantity of nutrients is always unknown
• Maybe a source of pests and diseases
• It takes a long time to prepare
• It May pose a health risk to the farmer
• It has a bad smell