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How do you choose the perfect mushroom picking lorry? Key tips and advice

When you run a mushroom farm, have you thought about how to increase the efficiency of your harvest and improve the comfort of your employees? One of the key elements that can significantly affect the efficiency of your facility is a mushroom picking lorry. In our article, we discuss in detail what to look for when choosing the right lorry and what benefits this investment can bring.
15 minutes read
11.07.2024

How to force supermarkets to lower their margins? Review from Forum Sylvan in Poland

“We want to be the first you call if you need help,” says Michal Babilas, a representative of Sylvan, a spawn supplier, Poland.
15 minutes read
09.07.2024

Scully Grower Supplies offers Aluminium shelving, Harvester Weighing scales, growing accessories, air handling units, Biological Control and a wide range of  chemicals – with delivery worldwide

The company offers several well-known successful brands including, Nicolon, Belimo, Supertouch, Hydrowear, Shield, Dunlop and Tricoflex. Scully is also a sales agent for well-known Disinfectant Omnicide M and the Biological Nemetodes ‘Nemycel’ from German company e-nema.
15 minutes read
09.07.2024

Xtend®: Revolutionizing Exotic Mushroom Packaging in Israel

The collaboration between Marina Mushrooms and StePacPPC showcases the power of innovation in transforming the mushroom industry. With the support of advanced packaging solutions like Xtend bags, the industry can deliver fresher, higher-quality mushrooms to consumers and ensure they remain at the forefront of this dynamic and expanding market.
15 minutes read
08.07.2024

Mushroom prices in Germany 13-27 of June

UMDIS Mushroom Agency received mushroom prices from Germany
15 minutes read
05.07.2024

Erik de Groot: When to do and not to do cook out of growing rooms? How to make it right?

15 minutes read
26.06.2024

RibbStyle – special Coating for compost tunnels and growing rooms

Let’s start from the main point – why to choose RibbStyle if you need a good coating for your mushroom farm or compost tunnel?
15 minutes read
24.06.2024

Pros and cons of working with purchased oyster substrate

In this article, I will describe the strengths and weaknesses of working with purchased substrate in the context of using production facilities.
15 minutes read
20.06.2024

Mushroom Automation Seminar in Ireland

Robots will start harvesting mushrooms soon, but they won’t completely replace humans any time soon – this is the main conclusion that can be drawn from the presentations and discussion of the Mushroom Automation Seminar held on June 11, 2024, in Dublin, organized by Teagasc. The seminar was attended by about 80 people, mainly farmers from Ireland and the UK. The speakers and panel discussion participants were companies and projects involved in automating the mushroom harvesting process in one form or another. The companies presented their developments and shared the current situation.
15 minutes read
17.06.2024
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Large mushroom farm South Mill Champs bought World Fresh Produce, a global fresh produce sourcing organization

In late November South Mill Champs – one of the largest and most modern mushroom producers in North America and Canada, a vertically integrated grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and functional mushroom foods – announces the acquisition of World Fresh Produce, a global fresh produce sourcing organization.
15 minutes read
12.12.2023

Fully organic and permitted tool to overcome Sciarid flies and mushroom diseases

With nemycel® you successfully and organically control the larvae of Sciarid flies. This technology for over 25 years is widely used by mushroom farms in Germany, as well Netherlands and other countries – that is why banning of prochloraz, and other chemical substances does not really bothers lots of mushroom farmers there.
15 minutes read
11.12.2023

Mushroom growing consultant – It’s not that simple! Adviсes

15 minutes read
08.12.2023

Why Mush Comb? Head filling machines, equipment for mushroom farms and composting

Mush Comb is a Dutch supplier specialized in Phase II and Phase III filling machines, and machinery for compost yards. The company supplies as well climate systems, shelving, picking lorries, casing separators, net washers, spawning machines, machine lifts, ruffling machines, supplement units, compost casing conveyors, winches, and have built number of mushroom farms turnkey.
15 minutes read
07.12.2023

Christiaens will customise machines for you. Examples

Christiaens is the leader of mushroom market in terms of equipment supply and building turnkey. They made projects in more than 100 countries and are Number 1. That is why some mushroom farms in the world are wondering – if Christiaens will have time to deal with their specific request and change the design of their proven machines for them. “Are they being not too busy for that?” – ask growers. Recently Christiaens delivered some machines to Middle East – where the temperature is extremely high. The company together with the investor customised number of machines.
15 minutes read
06.12.2023

FREE online Training on 20th of December: Switch to winter – in MUSHROOM growing

Тренинг с консультантом с 20 летним опытом Юрий Бойчук Перейди на ЗИМУ – в грибоводстве
15 minutes read
01.12.2023

Rubcoat paint is used in the industry’s largest compost yards and farms. Video 8 from Dutch Mushroom Days

Rubcoat offers its own vapor and moisture resistant tunnel lining for compost plants and mushroom chambers. The coating remains elastic, resistant to high and low temperatures, does not contain harmful substances and is resistant to mould.
15 minutes read
29.11.2023

The film by Thrace Polyfilms is used by Livesey Bros (United Kingdom) and Bio Fungi (Hungary)

THRACE POLYFILMS S.A. – the producer of films for mushroom business – shared some photos of successful already 5 months long cooperation with Livesey Bros (United Kingdom) and Bio Fungi (Hungary).
15 minutes read
29.11.2023

Chinese Mushroom Days and market from American perspective. Comment by Chris Alonzo

Chris Alonzo, President of modern American mushroom farm Pietro visited Chinese Mushroom Days this month.
15 minutes read
27.11.2023

Agro-Project visited India Mushroom Summit 2023

This fall took place India Mushroom Summit 2023, the first event of this type in a large country with a population of 1.4 billion.
15 minutes read
22.11.2023

2023 Chinese Mushroom Days by European eyes. Photo-review

This year Chinese Mushroom Days 2023 took place on November 17-19 in Zhangzhou Yuanshan Fliport Hotel. The organiser is China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal by-products (CFNA).
15 minutes read
22.11.2023

CNC donated to GEPC in honour of 70th anniversary

On 22 September, CNC celebrated its 70th anniversary with its business relations and employees, – is written in a press release. In addition to commemorating the company’s milestones, the festivities also provided an opportunity to showcase the value of long-term business relationships.
15 minutes read
21.11.2023

Valorisation of the spent mushroom substrate (SMS)

Valorisation of the spent mushroom substrate (sms) is crucial for developing a sustainable mushroom industry in the frame of a circular-economy model
15 minutes read
19.11.2023

Used filling machine is available to buy

CHAMPION filling machine for mushroom farms, 2 conveyors, hoppers and a winch visible on the photos. The machines are in good condition, fully operational, regularly serviced/lubricated. I have videos of the last loading with these machines.
15 minutes read
19.11.2023

Up to 35 products at Irish farm Kerrigan’s. Review from the farm

John Kerrigan founded in 1981 Kerrigan’s Family Farm near the town of Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland. This farm is one of two farms in Ireland which supplies mushrooms just to Irish market. So, they really feed the nation with quality mushrooms.
15 minutes read
15.11.2023

Blue harvesting belts for usual shelves and 5 kilometres on stainless pipelines to Canada. Interview with Limbraco

We were going to see Pilzland farm after the German conference, and Frank Lemmen from Limbraco International gave us a drive. Pilzland is large German mushroom producer. Limbraco built this new modern farm for Pilzland in 2022 in Schwaigern together with GTL Europe. Limbraco is a good supplier – for those who know it. They do not make wide promo of themselves – even having 50th anniversary in September 2023 the company made it quit. But with such approach they have lots of clients who want them – and no-one else.
15 minutes read
13.11.2023

SuperChamp mushroom supplement. Video interview 7 from Dutch Mushroom Days

SuperChamp is the Dutch company that supply supplements to mushroom industry. Interview recorded at Mushroom Days 2023 by UMDIS.
15 minutes read
10.11.2023

“Pump” and “pillow”. How to change the number of pins after the end of the cooling down?

Have you ever had a cooling down gone wrong? The flash is going too dense or rare. Or your client wanted small mushrooms and unexpectedly changed the order to large ones? Or the picking leader claims: “no pickers”? You can easily increase or decrease the number of pins after cooling down.
15 minutes read
07.11.2023

How the mushroom growing room looked like in 1921?

Our UMDIS` friend Dr Krystian Szudyga shared with us a very old photo from the book published in 1921 in USSR.  The name of the book “The culture of champignons”.
15 minutes read
02.11.2023

10 000 people gathered Australian mushroom festival. VIDEO

Our Friends AMGA in Australia on 14-15 October organised a great MUSHROOM event! UMDIS Agency admires such sucessfull project!
15 minutes read
26.10.2023

President of Mushroom Council Bart Minor was named “Produce Marketer of the Year”

This year we honor Bart Minor, president and chief executive officer of the Mushroom Council, who has led the organization for over 20 years, during which he has focused on raising mushrooms’ market share and advocating research to build awareness of the health benefits of mushrooms” – is written on The Packer`s website.
15 minutes read
16.10.2023

Cyprus mushroom festival attended by 17’000 visitors

Around 17,000 people visited Spilia to enjoy delicious recipes, have a great time, learn about the nutritional value of mushrooms, and witness the creation of the largest and most delicious mushroom barley ever made!
15 minutes read
15.10.2023

How to control the number of pins in the right way?

With autumn fluctuations in external temperature, problems may arise with uncontrolled pin formation, i.e. the over-pinning. Nowadays, the rule: the more, the better – no longer applies. Probably every producer has already realized that too many fruiting bodies causes nervousness among pickers and a sharp decline in quality.
15 minutes read
13.10.2023

Cultivating Success: Visit to Walsh Mushrooms in Ireland (art 4 of 5)

Rich mushroom history of Ireland started in the late 1970s, as UMDIS agency wrote before. One of the most notable person in mushroom industry of Ireland of those years is Mr Walsh, the owner of Walsh Mushrooms. Now his son Alan plays a large role in the company. The growing farms was mostly built and equipped by JF McKenna, Irish supplier of turn-key solutions.
15 minutes read
10.10.2023

Economic miracle in Łosice. They won by growing mushrooms

The region and town of Łosice, although located in one of the poorest regions of Poland, is developing extremely dynamically. Unemployment there dropped from 16 percent up to 4 percent All thanks to growing mushrooms.
15 minutes read
07.10.2023

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