| Manures | Fertilizers |
| 1. Manure is a natural substance obtained by the decomposition of cattle dung, human waste and plant waste. | 1. Fertilizers is a mineral or chemical compound containing nutrients like sulphur, Phosphorous, Nitrogen, etc. |
| 2. Manures are organic substances. | 2. Fertilizers are inorganic compounds. |
| 3. Manures can be prepared in fields. | 3. Fertilizers are manufactured in factories. |
| 4. Manures contain all nutrients but in small quantities. | 4. They contain higher quantities of one or more specific nutrients. |
| 5. Manures add plenty of humus to soil and improve the texture of the soil. | 5. Fertilizers do not result in the addition of humans to the soil. |
| 6. Manures are not easily absorbed because they are less soluble in nature. | 6. Fertilizers are soluble in water and it is easily absorbed. |
| 7. Manures are less soluble; they are not easily washed away from the soil and hence their effect is long lasting. | 7. Fertilizers are easily washed away by water and hence their effect is of shorter duration and requires repeated application. |
