Anerobic fertilizer

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Anerobic fertilizer

Anurag Gupta · Accepted Answer

Anaerobic fertilizer refers to organic fertilizer that is prepared in the absence of oxygen, using anaerobic decomposition. It is often called anaerobic compost or slurry fertilizer.

Key Information:
It is made from cow dung, crop residues, green leaves, and kitchen waste, decomposed in a closed tank or pit without air.

Microbial activity occurs without oxygen, producing methane gas and nutrient-rich slurry.

The slurry from a biogas plant is a common example of anaerobic fertilizer.

It contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients beneficial for plant growth.

Applying it to the soil improves fertility, microbial activity, and water retention capacity.