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Some examples of fertilising plants organically are; Agricultural waste Manure from livestock Industrial waste However, inorganic fertilisers exist too which are responsible for directly affecting the soil through chemicals. Molecules are added to the fertilising plants and this promotes soil enrichment and even reproduction amongst plants.
This process constructs a healthy and wider root system for the plant, thus making it stronger. Using biological waste (such as manure from poultry and animals) can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. Subsequently, a safe step for this fermentation is to use a windrow type for composting the biological waste.
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