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Animal manure

Animal manures are an important source of agricultural nutrients, including


N, and contribute to soil N2O emissions. On a global basis, about 38% of N is
applied as animal manures
 Animal manure, such as chicken manure and cow dung, has been used for centuries as a fertilizer for
farming. It can improve the soil structure (aggregation) so that the soil holds more nutrients and water,
and therefore becomes more fertile.
 Example of Animal manure: chicken manure, cow dung, sheep manure, horse dung, rabbit dung,
etc.

 Fresh cow manure, sometimes called moo doo, is about 17% organic matter, offers . 3%
nitrogen.
 Fresh sheep manure is about 32% organic matter, has . 7% nitrogen, . ...
 Fresh chicken manure, sometimes called hen dressing, is 25-45% organic matter, has 1.1%
nitrogen and 8% phosphorus.
Animal manure is widely used as fertilizer to improve the fertility of cropland

Post -harvest materials


Post-harvest materials: are used for organic fertilizer production after
remaining farm land and decayed.
Post-harvest fertilization in super-intensive crops such as olive trees, fruit trees or
almond trees, as well as grapes (table and wine grapes) is a necessary process at the
end of a campaign. Once harvesting is over trees are left "exhausted", having put all
their nutritional resources into producing their fruit. It is important to bear in mind
that in the months prior, the plant has gone through phases with high energy demands,
especially during flowering, fruit set and fruit development. 

Organic waste
Organic waste generally refers to biodegradable, compostable waste from homes, businesses, institutions,
and industrial sources. Examples include food scraps, yard and garden trimmings, food-soiled paper
products and bio solids.

It is a good source of nutrients for plants, including nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, as well as
micronutrients, which are all essential for plant growth. Mixing compost into soil can help to keep the soil
pH in a favorable range, but only if the current soil pH isn't far from the optimum level.
Types of organic waste

 Urea, uric acid, and creatinine are the most important organic compounds.
 Urea is a byproduct of the liver's conversion of ammonia and carbon dioxide into urea.
 These compounds are known as waste products, and they must be removed from the
body as soon as possible since they are potentially hazardous.

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