Agriculture · Manures and Fertilizers

What is the primary agricultural benefit of using organic manures, such as compost and farmyard manure, in crop production?

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1Directly delivering targeted moisture to the roots to replace the need for irrigation.
2Serving as biological control agents by utilizing natural enemies of plant pests.
3Enhancing the overall structure of the soil and increasing its long-term fertility.✓
4Supplying nutrients rapidly to fulfill the immediate growth requirements of crops.

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Enhancing the overall structure of the soil and increasing its long-term fertility.

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