This article is a crucial starting point for comprehending the importance, difficulties, and future developments related to the application of microorganisms in sustainable agriculture. In line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, this highlights the vital role that microbes play in many facets of human life. It also emphasizes how important bacteria are to environmental bioremediation, renewable energy, and food production. Additionally, the introduction highlights how agricultural intensification threatens global food security by negatively affecting soil health and microbial diversity (Mukhopadhyay. Front Microb 14:1293302, 2023).