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).

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

In modern animal agriculture, the search for sustainable alternatives to antibiotics has become increasingly important. Probiotics have emerged as a promising solution, offering numerous benefits for livestock and poultry health, productivity, and welfare. These beneficial microorganisms support gut health and immune function, providing a natural approach to disease prevention and performance enhancement in animal production systems. The global animal probiotics market continues to grow as producers seek alternatives to antibiotics amid rising concerns about antimicrobial resistance. Probiotics represent a key component in the shift toward more sustainable and respon

In agriculture, irrigation systems play a fundamental role in ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of water resources for crop production. These systems are designed to deliver water to crops in a controlled way, supplementing natural rainfall and providing the necessary moisture levels for optimal growth. Irrigation technology has evolved significantly over time, ranging from simple techniques like surface irrigation to developed methods such as drip irrigation and sprinkler systems. The purpose of irrigation is not only to provide water directly to plants but also to manage the timing, quantity, and distribution of water effectively. This helps farmers overcome challenges posed by

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

Pests and diseases cause between 20-40% of all crop production to be lost each year, this equates to losing around $300 billion annually (FAO, 2023). Such losses contribute massively to food insecurity, which is particularly prevalent in African countries. Pesticides are typically used to control pests, but their excessive use has led to biodiversity loss and widespread pollution, which in turn harms humans and the environment. To combat this growing challenge, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies have been increasingly adopted. These strategies focus on a combination of cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical approaches to control pests in an environmen