Conservation and Sustainability
Mushroom farming, the controlled cultivation of edible fungi, is a sustainable and increasingly popular agricultural practice worldwide. For some, like myself, a viewing of programmes such as Clarkson's Farm, Series 3 Episode 6, which explored the intriguing world of mushroom cultivation, piqued my interest. This method often involves growing mushrooms on a substrate, which is… Continue reading Unlocking the Potential of Mushroom Farming
FEBRUARY Introduction Acacia senegal, also known as Senegalia senegal, is a small, thorny, deciduous tree native to semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, Oman, Pakistan, and parts of India. Commonly referred to as the gum arabic tree, it holds immense ecological, economic, and medicinal importance. Its most valuable product, gum arabic, is a key commodity in… Continue reading Acacia senegal: The Multipurpose Tree and Its Valuable Product – Gum Arabic