Button Mushrooms Growing Course
Hands-on training right on the farm, UAE
20-23 October 2025
Themar Al Emarat Mushroom farm
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A 4-Day Practical Workshop for Commercial Mushroom Farms
Venue
Themar Al Emarat LLC, Al Batayih, United Arab Emirates
Dates
October 20–23, 2025
Duration
4 full days
Languages
English and Russian
Participation fee is €1100
if paid before 01.10.2025
What’s Included
- Hands-on sessions inside growing rooms
- Classroom sessions (2–4 hours daily)
- General tour of the mushroom farm
- Presentations and handouts from our supporters
- Certificate of Completion by UMDIS
- Lunches
About Us
UMDIS has conducted dozens of courses on growing and collecting mushrooms for commercial mushroom farms. We have been working since 2012 and during this time our students have been mushroom farms from all continents.
Who should attend?
Growers
Our experts will explain and demonstrate modern cultivation techniques used by commercial farms to achieve high yields of quality mushrooms. We will answer your questions about growing technology and offer solutions that match your farm’s needs. You will also have the chance to learn from the experiences of other growers.
Farm Owners
Discover how improvements in the growing process can boost your company’s profitability. You will meet fellow farm owners, compare your current results with those from leading farms, and explore what changes could help you achieve even better outcomes. You will also find out which equipment is best for your farm.
Farm managers
We will show you what your growing team should do to achieve consistent and reliable results. Learn how to manage your team in a way that increases yields, improves quality, reduces costs, and raises overall productivity, based on practices proven to work on successful commercial farms.
Note: This course does not cover compost or mycelium production, and is not intended for hobbyists or small-scale home growers.
Iurie Boiciuc
About the trainer
UMDIS consultant Iurie Boiciuc have 20+ years of experience, helping farms improve quality, yield, and operational efficiency. With over 50 white and brown button mushroom farms advised wordwide, expertise includes adjusting filling machines, managing casing and watering, optimizing production processes, and climate control (cooldown, pinheading, and recovery schedules).
Venue
Themar Al Emarat, UAE
Themar Al Emarat is located in the UAE desert near the city of Sharjah. This modern farm, built by Dutch companies, produces up to 10 tons of mushrooms per day. The facility operates on substrate supplied from the Netherlands and is the largest mushroom farm in the UAE.
Program
DAY 1, Monday, 20 October 2025
9:00 –      Meeting at the farm, opening, introduction, program
9:30 –      Farm walk
10:15 –    (Classroom) Filling the room. Presentation. Compost characteristics. Casing structure. Proper casing application. Actions after filling. Calcium. Supplements.
11:15 –    (Growing room) Discussing casing soil and compost.
12:30 –    (Canteen) Lunch
13:00 –    (Classroom) Watering. Case Run. Climate paremeters during watering. How to prepare your casing and compost to good yields.Stop phase, mycelium recovery.
14:30 –    (Groowing room) Case run phase. Discussion in growing rooms.
16:00 –   (Classroom) Day summary
DAY 2, Tuesday, 21 October 2025
8:30 –      (Growing room) Observation what we discussed yesterday: filling the room. Casing soil structure and how to create it.
9:00 –      (Classroom) Short resume: filling
9:20 –      (Classroom) Transition co cooldown, Cooldown pinning phase. Climate paremeters.
                  Pinning with CO2. Pinning with humidity. Pinning with temperature. Creation of generation.
10:20 –    (Growing room) Cooldown pinning. When should we see dew? Mycelium appearance.Stimulation techniques.
12:00 –    (Canteen) Lunch
12:30 –    (Classroom) Pinheading stage. Climate parameters. Compost behaviour. How to prepare room for 1st flush. Watering before flush. Quality of the yield.
13:30 –   (Growing room) Pinheading stage.
15:00 –    (Classroom) First flush. Watring over first flush – when it possible. Climate parameters. Yield quality. Generations.
16:00 –    (Classroom) Day summary
DAY 3, Wednesday, 22 October 2025
8:30 –      (Classroom) Actions after first flush. How to create good second flush. Climate, watering, compost.
10:00 –   (Growing room) Transition from fist to second flush. How second flush look like.
11:00 –    (Classroom) Second flush and transition to third flush.
12:30 –   (Canteen) Lunch
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13:30 – Hands-on session in the growing rooms
16:00 – Day recap
DAY 4, Thursday, 23 October 2025
9:00 –    (Classroom) Most impostant harvesting techiques. Separation, Graze picking.
11:00 –   (Classroom) Hygiene on mushroom farm. Diseases.
12:00 –    (Classroom) Summary of the course. Discussion. Q&A
13:00 –    (Classroom) Diplomas.
13:00 – Lunch
13:30 – Farm walk
15:00 – Summary and closing of the course
Client Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the course suitable for beginners?
This course is not for complete beginners. We welcome attendees who may lack mushroom production experience, but we will not address basic questions. You should have at least a foundational understanding of mushroom cultivation on an industrial scale.
What language will the course be conducted in?
The course will be conducted in English and Polish.
What mushrooms are covered?
Only white and brown button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). This course is focused solely on button mushrooms. No other mushroom varieties will be discussed.
Will I receive any hands-on training during the course?
Yes, you will gain practical knowledge throughout the course. Everything discussed will be demonstrated on the farm’s growing rooms.
Is compost and spawn production covered?
The course does not cover mycelium or compost production. The farm’s process begins with pre-made compost loaded onto the growing shelves.
How many participants are typically in each class?
The group size will be limited to a maximum of 15 participants.
Do I need to bring any materials or equipment to the course?
No, you do not need to bring anything. You will receive a packet of materials, a notebook and pen, a lab coat, and personal protective equipment.
How long does the course last, and what is the daily schedule?
The course lasts 3 days, with sessions lasting 7–8 hours per day, depending on the pace of the group.
Will economic aspects of mushroom farming be discussed?
No. The course is about growing techniquesÂ
Can I ask specific questions about my own farm or cultivation challenges?
Absolutely. We encourage you to ask questions relevant to your situation. We will do our best to provide answers that apply to your farm’s needs.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, you will receive a UMDIS certificate of completion. UMDIS is not an official educational institution, but our certificates are proudly displayed by many successful companies.
What if I need a visa?
After registration and payment, we’ll provide an invitation letter for visa application purposes. We do not offer additional assistance with visas.
Is accommodation included, or can you recommend nearby options?
Accommodation is not included in the course fee. We recommend Hotel Hetman in Sedlce for your stay.
Refund policy
- Full refund if cancellation is made 2 weeks before the course.
- If UMDIS cancels or reschedules the course, all participants will receive a full refund.
- No guaranteed refund if cancellation is made less than 2 weeks prior.
Button Mushrooms Growing Course
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