Agricultural Practices in the Organic Trial Using Bio NovaPlus and Bio NovaQ Products

Soil salinity refers to the concentration of soluble salts present in the soil. These salts accumulate over time through various natural and human- induced processes, and when present in high concentrations, they can severely impact agricultural productivity and plant health. The primary measurement used to assess soil salinity is Electrical Conductivity (EC), typically expressed in deciSiemens per meter (dS/m). This measurement works because dissolved salts increase the soil's ability to conduct electrical current; the more salts present, the higher the conductivity reading. Understanding where your soil falls on the salinity spectrum is crucial

Egyptian clover (Trifolium alexandrinum L.), also known as berseem, represents one of the most important forage crops in Egypt and several temperate and subtropical regions. As a winter annual leguminous crop, it provides essential fresh fodder, silage, and hay for livestock while simultaneously enhancing soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation. However, the productivity and quality of Egyptian clover face a significant threat from dodder (Cuscuta planiflora), a parasitic weed that can cause yield losses of up to 80%. This parasitic plant lacks photosynthetic capability and depends entirely on its host for survival, extracting nutrients and water through

Broomrape (Orobanche spp.) represents one of the most devastating parasitic weeds affecting Egyptian agriculture, causing substantial yield losses in economically important crops including fava beans (Vicia faba) and carrots (Daucus carota). As an obligate holoparasite completely lacking chlorophyll, broomrape depends entirely on host plants for water, nutrients, and carbohydrates. In Egypt, broomrape infestation has been a persistent challenge, particularly affecting fava bean production—a crop of immense cultural importance as the main ingredient of ful medames. Yield losses in heavily infested fava bean fields can reach 60% or more, while carrot quality

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

The impact of using biofertilizers (Bio Nova Plus and Bio Nova Q) on bean yields. A real-life success story in Berket El Sabaa, Menoufia Governorate, where yields reached 65 kg per qerat without any chemical fertilizers. Under the supervision of the Royal Green Biotech scientific team.