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Types of manures are

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Farmyard, composited and green

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Green and farmyard

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Green and composited

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Farmyard and composited

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Manure**: - Manures are organic materials that serve as fertilizers. They are derived from animal feces and other organic matter. 2. **Types of Manures**: - There are three main types of manures: 1. **Farmyard Manure (FYM)**: - This is a mixture of cattle dung, urine from animals, bedding material, and leftover fodder that was not consumed by the cattle. It may also include domestic waste like ashes. 2. **Compost**: - Compost is made from well-rotted plant and animal residues. The process of composting involves the decomposition of these materials, requiring air, moisture, and optimal temperature for effective breakdown. 3. **Green Manure**: - Green manure consists of specific crops that are grown in the fields either as pure crops or intercropped with main crops. These crops, such as sun hemp and other legumes, are later turned into the soil to improve its fertility. 3. **Conclusion**: - The three types of manures are: - Farmyard manure - Compost - Green manure
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