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Inside the UAE’s biggest mushroom farm: 7 tons per day in a desert

Themar Al Emarat Group runs the largest mushroom farm in the United Arab Emirates, producing between 7 and 7.5 tonnes of mushrooms daily. UMDIS Mushroom Agency had the pleasure of meeting Mohammed Abdelhay from Themar Al Emarat to learn how...

Mushroom output in Ireland 2024: Production up by 2.7%, as reported by Teagasc

Recent data from Teagasc shows that in 2024, the farm gate value of the Irish mushroom sector increased to €158.6 million. This was driven by an increase in production (from 68,284 tonnes in 2023 to 70,145 tonnes of mushrooms in...

Challenging time for the Irish mushroom industry as sales drop and costs rise – Teagasc

With a farm-gate value of €158.6 million, the mushroom industry is the largest horticultural sector in Ireland, accounting for 50% of the country’s total horticultural exports. Around 68,000 tons of mushrooms are produced annually, with 85% of this production exported...

What UMDIS knows about Chile’s mushroom industry – insights from Javier Sanchez, Abrantes Mushroom LLC

Recently, UMDIS conducted a growing course at FUNGAR Farm in Italy, where we met Javier Sanchez from Abrantes Mushroom in Chile. He shared insights into the country’s mushroom market and how their family business has developed over the years. Abrantes...

UMDIS completes mushroom growing course at FUNGAR Farm

From April 28 to 30, 2025, UMDIS held a practical mushroom growing course at FUNGAR Farm, Italy. The training was led by UMDIS consultant Iurie Boiciuc, focusing on techniques needed for high yields and quality in mushroom cultivation. The training...

Typical mistakes when applying protective coatings independently in mushroom farms – Polish Mushroom News, 2025

Many facilities in the mushroom growing industry such as tunnels in compost yards, growing halls, and cold rooms are built from sandwich panels. Often, these were constructed many years ago. Over time, leaks and other problems can show up. The...

44 million tons, 29.4 kg of consumption per person, and millions of growers in China – Douglas Zhao, CNFA

UMDIS attended the recent International Mushroom Days 2025 in Xiamen, China (April 14–16). After the event, we had the opportunity to speak with Douglas Zhao, Vice President of the China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce, CNFA. Zhao...

A-Pit transfers activities to Mush Comb

Starting January 1, 2025, Mush Comb will, for a period of two years, share responsibility with A-Pit for service and support to A-Pit’s customer base. During this period, Dré Lenders, owner of A-Pit, will remain fully involved. As of January...

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44 million tons, 29.4 kg of consumption per person, and millions of growers in China – Douglas Zhao, CNFA

UMDIS attended the recent International Mushroom Days 2025 in Xiamen, China (April 14–16). After the event, we had the opportunity to speak with Douglas Zhao, Vice President of the China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce, CNFA. Zhao

A-Pit transfers activities to Mush Comb

Starting January 1, 2025, Mush Comb will, for a period of two years, share responsibility with A-Pit for service and support to A-Pit’s customer base. During this period, Dré Lenders, owner of A-Pit, will remain fully involved. As of January

Sylvan receives investment from Novo Holdings to drive further growth

Novo Holdings, a leading global life science investor, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of definitive agreements under which Novo Holdings will make a direct investment in Sylvan, a world-leading manufacturer of fungal biotechnology solutions

Trump’s immigration policies could wreak havoc on this rural town powered by mushroom farms– NBC News

AVONDALE, Pa. is a sleepy, rural corner of southeastern Pennsylvania that produces 70% of the nation’s mushrooms. According to NBC News, President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are threatening the American dream for a tight-knit community of generational mushroom farmers and

An established farm for sale in Montenegro

A fully operational mushroom farm in Montenegro is available for sale. The farm includes 1,800 square meters of industrial buildings and an additional 1,000 square meters of space ready for installation. There are 12 greenhouses already producing up to 10,000

Mushroom harvest in Germany dropped by 2.7% in 2024- Federal Statistical Office (Destatis)

Germany harvested 75,700 tons of mushrooms in 2024. Data published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) (source) reveals that this was 2.7% less than in 2023 but still 5.7% more than the average over the last ten years (2014–2023). Most

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Labour accounts for 44% of the total production cost of mushrooms in Ireland, according to Teagasc

With a farm gate value of €158.6 million and 85% of production exported to the UK, mushrooms remain Ireland’s most valuable horticultural crop — a steady performer in an evolving agricultural landscape. The report published by Teagasc provides an overview

A Canadian Company Turned Mushroom Stems into a Multimillion-Dollar Business

The Canadian biotechnology company Chinova Bioworks has made it its mission to transform ordinary mushroom stems into an innovative ingredient that is reshaping the food industry. Their flagship product, Chiber™, has become a natural alternative to artificial preservatives, and the

Mushroom industry in Pennsylvania faces labor shortage as TPS ends for Venezuelan workers

Mushroom farms in Pennsylvania are struggling with labor shortages, and new immigration policies may make it even worse. According to The Conversation magazine, the industry relies heavily on immigrant workers, but many may lose their legal status. This puts pressure

Sylvan’s latest strains: Bavarian Brown and a sporeless Oyster

Sylvan have annouced the availability of two new mushroom strains – Bavarian Brown and SPX 281. These strains are part of Sylvan’s breeding program and are globally protected. Bavarian Brown is a brown Agaricus strain. After doing well in North

List of exhibitors at the International Mushroom Days 2025- Xiamen China

The International Mushroom Days 2025 will take place from April 14 to April 16 in Xiamen(Fliport Hotel), China. The event is organized by the China Chamber of Commerce for Foodstuffs and Native Produce (CFNA) and led by Liu Zi Qiang,

Agaris Ukraine announces plans to offer additional Phase 3 compost volumes

The company Agaris (Ukraine) has announced that it plans to offer its clients additional volumes of Phase 3 compost from both of its facilities—in Ternopil and Cherkasy regions—in the near future. The Uman plant will increase Phase 3 compost production in May, while the Viliya plant in the Ternopil

Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to protect mushroom farmers

On February 27, 2025, Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick introduced a bill in the Senate called the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act. In the House of Representatives, Chrissy Houlahan and Dan Meuser introduced the same bill. The goal is to

Helen Grogan to retire in March 2025- Teagasc

After 33 years in the mushroom industry, Dr. Helen Grogan will retire in March 2025. According to Teagasc Advisory– Mushroom E-Bulletin 1, February 2025c, she began her career at Horticulture Research International in the UK (1992-2005) and later joined Teagasc

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Christiaens Group – is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for mushroom farms and composting yards. They were also the first in the market to have all disciplines within the company, covering everything from engineering and construction to implementation and service.

Mush Comb is a Dutch supplier of machinery, equipment, climate systems and technology for mushroom farms, compost sites and exotic mushroom farms. The company’s vision is to put the customer first. Mush Comb currently supplies commercial mushroom growing projects in more than 50 countries.

Agro-Projects is experts in the technologically advanced design of facilities for the industrial cultivation of mushrooms. The company helps new clients to design and build their mushroom farms and compost yards from scratch, and for clients already in the industry Agro-Projects offers many effective and modern technological solutions.

GrowTime specializes in manufacturing durable & efficient picking lorries/trolleys for mushroom farms.
Electric as well as hydraulic which, thanks to their solutions and high quality, increase the efficiency of harvesting and the profitability of mushroom farms. GrowTime also offers aluminum shelving, lighting, growing nets, scales, knives and other

Vapour tight coatings that are used in mushroom industry is for the prevention of diseases and contamination

Ribbstyle is a manufacturer, installer and international supplier of professional coatings for several industries. We have been offering customized solutions for each project for more than 35 years! Our RibbStyle’s moisture- and vapourtight coatings ensure a complete control of the climate in humid environments, prevent contamination, are resistant to high temperatures and protect your construction. We have the right knowledge and expertise for the proper treatment of your compost tunnels and cultivation rooms.

The company e-nema produces predatory nematodes, which are an effective solution against mushroom fly larvae.
The nematodes supplied by the company are a completely environmentally friendly product that surpasses chemical treatments in terms of effectiveness.

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