This research explored how to improve the nutritional value of maize crop residues as animal feed using beneficial fungi and bacteria. The scientists found that treating maize stover with good bacteria and molasses before adding white rot fungi could break down tough plant fibers and make the feed more digestible for cattle and other ruminants. This provides a low-cost, environmentally-friendly way to convert agricultural waste into valuable animal feed. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps farmers reduce feed costs by converting crop waste into nutritious animal feed – Provides an environmentally sustainable alternative to burning crop residues – Could improve milk and meat production from cattle fed on crop residues – Reduces agricultural waste and promotes circular farming practices – Offers an affordable feed solution for small-scale farmers in developing regions