You have probably eaten a pasta dish with mushrooms or a pizza with mushrooms, but have you ever looked at mushrooms as a source of health rather than just food? Mushrooms are fungi that have been used by humans for centuries in culinary applications. Currently, more than 2,000 species of mushrooms exist in the wild, but only about 25 species are wildly consumed as food (Valverde et al., 2015). Romans used to call mushrooms “Food of the Gods”, while Chinese people referred to them as “Elixir of Life” due to their various health benefits and medicinal properties (Pardeep K. Khanna & Shivani Sharma, 2013). The aim of this newsletter is to provide a simple and cle

Livestock production faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining productivity. Methane and ammonia emissions from animal agriculture contribute significantly to greenhouse gas production and environmental pollution. The livestock sector accounts for approximately 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with methane representing the largest component. Simultaneously, ammonia emissions from livestock operations contribute to air quality degradation and eutrophication of water bodies. Probiotics have emerged as a promising biotechnological solution that addresses these environmental concerns while improving animal perfor

Given the significant rise in temperatures during the summer and the accompanying significant challenges facing breeders, a practical experiment was conducted on a small flock of only 220 chicks in a simple backyard environment, without relying on the capabilities of large commercial farms. Despite the difficult climatic conditions, the birds demonstrated outstanding performance, reaching an average weight of 2.5 kg at 32 days of age. This performance is attributed to the complete reliance on BioFactor as a safe alternative to antibiotics throughout the cycle, which contributed to enhancing growth efficiency and maintaining a healthy digestive system with

The fall armyworm belongs to the order Coleoptera, which is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of North and South America and moved to Africa in 2016 and then spread to Asia, Australia, and the Arab region (FAO 2021).

The complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms is defined as soil. It forms the foundation of terrestrial ecosystems and plays a crucial role in supporting life on Earth. Soil serves as a medium for plant growth, regulates water flow, filters pollutants, and stores carbon (Robert E. White, 2005). Good soil management is key for a good production and a sustainable agro-ecosystem. Understanding the different types of soil is essential for effective land management, agriculture, and environmental conservation. The ideal soil composition consists of 50% solids (45% minerals and 5% organic matter) and 50% pores (25% air and 25% water).

Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Modern agriculture faces pressure to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers while maintaining crop productivity and soil health. Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, while effective, contribute significantly to environmental degradation through greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and soil acidification. The agricultural sector accounts for approximately 78% of global ammonia emissions and contributes substantially to nitrous oxide production, a potent greenhouse gas. Simultaneously, synthetic fertilizer production requires enormous energy inputs and depletes finite fossil fuel resources. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria have emerged as