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Mushroom prices in Bulgaria in May

UMDIS Mushroom Agency was in the store in Bulgaria during the courses we organised there in the middle of May.
15 minutes read
21.05.2024

Filling Machine Basic by Mush Comb is your way to start automatically fill your rooms

The labour cost becomes more expensive everywhere. People year after year just do not want to do hard manual job – i.e. filling the growing rooms. As your farm is small – you may feel difficulties in having people to fill the rooms.
15 minutes read
21.05.2024

18-21 of June Basic Online Course on Mushroom Growing

4 Evenings 2 hours every evening (1.5 hours of theory and 30 minutes to answer your questions) With the best trainer
15 minutes read
20.05.2024

Mushroom prices in Austria in May

UMDIS Agency monitored prices at Spar supermarket in Austria in May 2024. Austria is one of those countries that takes care of its farmers – that’s why the price of imported and Austrian mushrooms is very different.
15 minutes read
20.05.2024

My student is drawing incubation and spawn growth stage graphic. UMDIS growing course in Bulgaria

– What is he doing? – I ask, looking on the photo. – I make them writing at every course. It is the third time. Now my student is drawing incubation and spawn growth stage graphic with me, – tells UMDIS`s grower and consultant Iurie Boiciuc during the growing course in Bulgaria.
15 minutes read
20.05.2024
Edward Lewandowsky

Edward Lewandowsky published his book about pleurotus growing (in Spanish)

Edward Lewandowsky, the grower at one of the largest mushroom farms in Spain, has been working in the cultivated mushroom sector for more than 20 years, sharing his experience. This book is intended for growers, cultivation specialists and all lovers of the world of cultivated mushrooms.
15 minutes read
16.05.2024

Webinar on 29th of May – How to choose and use NETS

On Wednesday, May 29th, UMDIS Mushroom Agency invites one of the very famous Dutch growers, Jeroen Van Lier, to talk about nets for mushroom farms and compost yards. Nets are a very important part of a farm and compost yard’s functioning. Not every grower knows how to choose a net and to use it – actually, this is a more complicated process than it appears.
15 minutes read
14.05.2024

On the Irish mushroom farm

Our grower is now consulting an Irish farm Kerrigans Mushrooms in Co Meath. UMDIS Mushroom Agency consults on mushroom growing and mushroom picking – and organises courses for mushroom farms in Poland, Spain, Ireland, Bulgaria, Romaina, Kazachstan, Australia – as well as other countries. Contact us to know the prices: iaumdis@gmail.com.
15 minutes read
09.05.2024

Three reasons why entrepreneurs want to grow oyster mushrooms

Why do you want to grow oyster mushrooms? There are a few common motives why entrepreneurs most often think about growing oyster mushrooms. In this article, I will look at these reasons and give recommendations on how to proceed.
15 minutes read
09.05.2024
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Have you ever been to Mushroom Research Center in America? Photos are here

PennState University of USA is the center of mushroom science of America. Here mushrooms are grown, compost is being produced in experimental conditions – the place is called Mushroom Research Center. David Beyer and John Pecchia are the main researchers here.
15 minutes read
22.12.2022

“Yield for browns – is near 36, and more than 40 kg/m2 for whites”, – tells Geoff. UMDIS visited Giorgi Mushrooms in America

During Mushroom Short Course in Pennsylvania, we met Geoff Price. He is the Technical Director in Giorgi Mushrooms. Previously we knew that this is one of the largest American mushroom farm (or to be accurate – group of farms). Facilities we`ve visited are in Blandon, Pennsylvania.
15 minutes read
20.12.2022

How Ukrainian growers grow mushrooms without electricity. Experience

– Everything is fine. At 8 o’clock the electricity was already turned on, now at 11:39 it is on – and we know that it will be turned off at 12 and turned on again at 4:25 p.m., – says Ukrainian mushroom grower Iryna Lubar, “Navika” farm. – When there was no schedule there was a chaos. And now everything is on schedule, we are working normally.
15 minutes read
14.12.2022

World largest serving of sauteed mushrooms. UMDIS knows more

In which countries you know mushroom festivals take place? Definitely in Poland, in USA… and in Cyprus. UMDIS`s friend George Kyriakides, co-owner of the Kyriakides Mushrooms, only one in Cyprus commercial mushroom, farm recently sent us photos from the large mushroom festival they co-organized in Cyprus. On the weekend of 19th and 20th November, the 4th Mushroom Festival in Cyprus took place.
15 minutes read
03.12.2022

“Ukrainian Mushrooms” farm expanded its mushroom assortment during the war

We are proud of Ukrainian mushroom growers who not only stay afloat during the war, but also successfully develop their business. One of such examples is the farm “Ukrainian Mushrooms” by Mykola Lelet. Before the war, the farm planned to add to their assortment of champignons – exotic mushrooms.
15 minutes read
02.12.2022

I’m glad the courses were so helpful, – a mushroom grower from Bulgaria after courses by UMDIS

• Iurie knows his job perfectly! • A very helpful course. Iurie explained everything well. • Many thanks to the whole UMDIS team and especially to Iurie Boiciuc! See you again! • Excellent seminar, I am very satisfied, we will attend more of your courses. • Very good.
15 minutes read
29.11.2022

ALPIE`s washing machine E-WASH is already working on 40 farms in Europe, Asia and Oceania

One of the most well-known growers from Italy whose name is Oriano Borghi from Funghi Valentina, was observing the cleaning process of one of his growing rooms one day and realized that people were spending too much physical effort doing such work. Also, they did not always do it properly. He realized that this operation, which is essential to prevent the risk of contamination, requires much time and particular attention to be effective. He then turned to ALPIE, an Italian mushroom machine manufacturer with more than 50 years of experience, to discuss these problems.
15 minutes read
24.11.2022

Now in Bulgaria! UMDIS started courses on mushroom growing

UMDIS Mushroom Information Agency continues to share our 10-years knowledge on mushroom growing. At this moment – in Bulgaria. Three months ago, Ognian Levterov from the large Bulgarian compost yard BulComp Samsara reached us and asked to make courses specially for his clients. He knew that our consultants provide great education which increase yield and quality of mushrooms.
15 minutes read
21.11.2022

They wonder: how do they shoot at people? – Inna Dashkovetska for two months was growing mushrooms in the Russian occupation

Inna Dashkovetska for many years grows mushrooms and has her own sell point on the market in Mykolaiv, South of Ukraine. She is extremely positive person. Inna has two farms – 5 rooms in Henichesk, Kherson region (now is under occupation), and 2 rooms in Novy Bug, Mykolaiv region (now is under Ukrainian control).
15 minutes read
20.11.2022

Video about Monterey Mushrooms` 50 years – the mother-company of Amycel

Monterey Mushrooms celebrates its 50 year. “We are the family company that produce food for other families”, – tells Shah Kazemi, President of Monterey Mushrooms. That is the largest vertically integrated mushroom company in the world. Also, Monterey is the mother-company of Amycel – word leading spawn producer.
15 minutes read
18.11.2022

Polish pickers work at a speed of 19-23 kg/h

We learned a lot of facts from the latest edition of the Polish magazine Pieczarki. UMDIS wants to share these facts with you. Usually, Polish pickers work at a speed of 19-23 kg/h – if we are talking about a 4-5 cm mushroom for the fresh market. And the fee is usually 0.32 Euro gross.
15 minutes read
18.11.2022

Chinese Mushroom Days were postponed a day before the event

As UMDIS`s friends in China told us previously – to the 16-18th of November 2022 were scheduled Chinese Mushroom Days. But during the press conference of COVID-19 prevention and control due to the epidemic situation Zhangzhou Municipal Government finally did not allow to organize the fair 12th Agricultural Expo & 22nd Flower Expo. So Chinese Mushroom Days were postponed also. Please see the press release below. We as UMDIS agency – organizers of the third largest mushroom exhibition in the world – sincerely sympathize with our colleges from organizing committee of Chinese Mushroom Days and wish to hold the exhibition as soon as possible!
15 minutes read
16.11.2022

What has happened on the Spanish mushroom farm after Iurie Boiciuc visited them. Video

Recently Iurie Boiciuc, the UMDIS`s consultant went to Spanish farm Champi Graja to give 2-weeks consultations. The unbelievable situation happened then.
15 minutes read
16.11.2022

Pavel Shcherbatov`s farm in Ukraine is liberated. Pavel plans to return to his farm in four days

On Friday, November 11, the Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated Kherson, large city in Southern Ukraine. This is incredible happiness for Ukraine. For most, the city is associated with watermelons. But there is also one of the largest mushroom farms in Southern Ukraine. We spoke with its owner, Pavlo Shcherbatov, about the libaration and his plans.
15 minutes read
13.11.2022

In Australia AMGA hold mushroom conference. Upside down are also mushrooms – photos and report

On 26-28th of October UMDIS Mushroom Information agency visited AMGA2022 Australian Conference. It was already 44th AMGA Conference taking place, the venue – beautiful hotel Crown Plaza in Adelaide, South Australia. We were present as international mushroom media and gave presentation about East European and Central Asian mushroom business, and situation in Ukraine.
15 minutes read
10.11.2022

UMDIS visited Mushroom Short Course of America. Photos

On 25-27th of September UMDIS Mushroom Information Agency was the guest speaker from Europe during 63rd Mushroom Short Course. Nearly 200 people from the industry gathered there. The event took place in a beautiful venue hotel Mendenhall Inn in Kennet Square. This village is known for every mushroom grower – it is situated in Pennsylvania, 2.5 hours drive from New York – and near 60% of American mushrooms are grown here. The number of farms is estimated as 50 or so. So that is a perfect place for this event.
15 minutes read
07.11.2022

UMDIS started the courses today. Sign up for the next

If you want to take part in the next UMDIS courses (ONLINE or LIVE) – put yourself by this link and we will tell you when your group starts: https://www.umdis.org/kurs-po-v-rashchyvanyiu-shampyn-ona -umdys/ Or write to me in Viber/WhatsApp/Telegram: +380935690941.
15 minutes read
05.11.2022

Will it be necessary to rebuild American farms that get 40 kg of mushrooms per square meter?

UMDIS Mushroom Information Agency recently had the opportunity to attend the Short Mushroom Course in the US and to visit a number of farms in Pennsylvania, where up to 60% of the mushrooms in the United States are grown.
15 minutes read
02.11.2022

Have a look at the prices and varieties of mushrooms in Australian supermarket

Analyzing of a usual mushroom shelf in the supermarket of Adelaida, Australia – one should admit the good variety of mushrooms and their enough good quality. Among varieties you see white and brown champignons, flats and portobellos, small oyster mushrooms, shiitake, eryngii mushooms, pio-pino.
15 minutes read
02.11.2022

HLP-Tag for exotic mushroom producers took place on October 25-26th in Netherlands. Photos

On October 25-26th the HLP-Tag 2022 took place in Uden, Netherlands – that was the event for exotic mushrooms cultivation. According to the organizing committee, more than 130 people met there.
15 minutes read
01.11.2022

Consultations on mushroom growing by Iurie Boiciuc

UMDIS agency`s mushroom growing consultant Iurie Boiciuc has consults the biggest mushroom farms in Moldova, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Romania. Previously he was the chief technologist of the largest mushroom farm in Moldova, Histririos LLC (Delmark.md).
15 minutes read
01.11.2022

Mushroom Conference in Australia starts on 26th of October

On 26-28th of October is taking place AMGA Conference 2022 in Australia, Adelaide – made by Australian Mushroom Growers Association for mushroom growers. That is the 44th conference presented by Association. This event offers a very powerful and wide program, with perfect experts making presentations, social events and farm tours.
15 minutes read
25.10.2022

French mushroom market is growing. New farm

LOU LEGUMES week ago opened its another mushroom farm located in Chaspuzac, France. It is reported by the technology and equipment supplier – Agro-Projects which has supplied shelving, climate control, air handling units and other goods to the farm. New modern facility in France has a total cultivation area of 14,150 m2 which means additional domestic French mushrooms are going to appear on French mushroom market.
15 minutes read
04.10.2022

Drawer system, tilting shelves and logistics. Christiaens recently have built and shown two extremely modern farms with newest technologies

The largest problem in mushroom business worldwide is mushroom picking and logistics behind that. It can take more than 50% of mushroom production cost. However, even being ready to pay this money – mushroom growers in Poland, Netherlands as well as in USA, Canada or other countries often can hardly find those whom to pay. That is because people just do not want to do such a job – to work in wet, cool, partly-lighted rooms, bending to the shelves.
15 minutes read
02.10.2022

This is the mushroom stand at the festival in Poland. Photo

The Association of Mushroom Growers of Poland presented a stand at the annual Festival of Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables in Skerniwice on September 10-11.
15 minutes read
12.09.2022

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