Benefits of manure 1. The use of manure helps to maintain the organic matter content of the soil Which can improve soil structure and Water infiltration and allows more air to get to plant roots 2. Where organic sources are used for fertilizer, bacterial and fungal activity increases in the soil 3. Nutrient release by microbial activity, in general, occurs over a fairly long time periodBenefits of Manure ▪ 1.The use of manure helps to maintain the organic matter content of the soil which can improve soil structure and water infiltration and allows more air to get to plant roots. ▪ 2.Where organic sources are used for fertilizer, bacterial and fungal activity increases in the soil. ▪ 3.Nutrient release by microbial activity, in general, occurs over a fairly long time period