Fertilizers have short-term benefits whereas manures have long-term benefits. Do you agree with this statement? Give three reasons in support of your answer.

(N/A) Yes,$I$ agree with this statement. In contrast to the long-term benefits of manures,fertilizers provide only short-term benefits because:
$(i)$ Continuous use of fertilizers in an area can destroy soil fertility by reducing organic matter.
$(ii)$ They harm the beneficial microorganisms present in the soil,which are essential for maintaining soil health.
$(iii)$ They are expensive and can cause water pollution through the process of eutrophication when they leach into water bodies.