TRUFFLES -''DIAMOND OF THE KITCHEN''

TRUFFLES - ''DIAMOND OF THE KITCHEN''.

A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber. Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi and are therefore usually found in close association with tree roots. Spore dispersal is accomplished through fungivores.Since the times of the Greeks and Romans these fungi have been used in Europe as delicacies, as aphrodisiacs, and as medicines. They are among the most expensive of the world's natural foods, often commanding as much as $3600 to $1000 per pound of white and black truffles respectively.



 Truffles are harvested with the aid of female pigs or truffle dogs, which are able to detect the strong smell of mature truffles underneath the surface of the ground. The female pig becomes excited when she sniffs a chemical that is similar to the male swine sex attractant.
The flavor of the truffle is directly related to its aroma. The chemicals necessary for the odor to develop are created only after the spores are mature enough for release, so they must be collected at the proper time or they will have little taste. This is the only sure indication that the mushrooms are ready to be harvested. That is why animals have proven to be the best means of assuring that the fungi collected will be flavorful.
Truffles are also found in North Africa, in the Middle East, and in North America.

 

 

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L.E.A.R.N (Love Environment and Reliable Nutriceuticals) Programme.

L.E.A.R.N (Love Environment and Reliable Nutriceuticals) Programme.

 

 

 

 



 

 

L.E.A.R.N (Love Environment and Reliable Nutriceuticals) Programme.

 

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"There are three ingredients in the good life: learning, earning and yearning."

- Christopher Morley.

Learning is the begining of wealth. Learning is the begining of health. Learning is the begining of spiritually. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins. The great Breakthrough in your life comes when you realize it that you can learn anything you need to learn to accomplish any goal that you set for yourself. This means there are no limits on what you can be, have or do.
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A DAWN OF MUSHROOM ENTREPRENUERSHIP.

A DAWN OF MUSHROOM ENTREPRENUERSHIP.

 

 

 

 

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MUSHROOM'S SPAWN.

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

Spawn is the vegetative mycelium from a selected mushroom grown on a convenient medium like wheat, millet, sorghum, etc for mushroom production. It essentially involves preparation of pure culture of mushroom from tissues/spores that is generally maintained on appropiate growing medium, followed by culturing on sterilized grains and further multiplied on grains. The spawn thus comprises of mycelium of the mushroom and a supporting medium which provides nutrition to the fungus during its growth. Before the advent of grain spawn, different kinds of spawn used were natural or Virgin spawn (from the pastures & meadows), Flake spawn (breaking of beds through which mushroom mycelium has run), Milltrack spawn (bricks dried and made from mixture of horse dung, cow dung and loan soil) and manure spawn (on sterilized horse manure or compost manure).
       Oyster mushrooms are by far the easiest and least expensive to grow. For small cultivators with limited budgets, oyster mushrooms are the clear choice for gaining entry into gourmet mushroom industry. Pleurotus species grow on a wider array of forest and agricultural wastes than species from any other group. Pleurotus species can best serve to reduce hunger in developing nations and to revitalize rural economics. Most extraordinary about the oyster mushrooms is their conversion of substrate mass into the mushrooms (Paul stamets, 1993).
       Pleurotus species are efficient lignin degraders, which can grow on different agricultural wastes with broad adaptability to varied agro-climatic conditions (Jandiak & Goyal 1995).
Mushroom cultivation is compatible with other farming and horticultural activities. It can be regarded as a very efficient system in recycling with no waste from production to consumption. Mushrooms both add flavor to bland staple foods and are a valuable food in their own right; they are often considered to provide a fair substitute to meat, with at least a comparable nutritional value to many vegetables. The consumption of mushrooms can make a valuable addition to the often unbalanced diets of people in developing countries (Elaine Marshall and N.G (Tan) Nair, 2009).

           Pleurotus species contain high potassium to sodium ratio, which makes mushrooms an ideal food for patients suffering from hypertension & heart diseases. Recently, mushrooms have become attractive as functional foods and as a source of physiologically beneficial medicines, while being devoid of undesirable side effects (Sadler M, 2003). 

Mushrooms are known to be medically active in several therapies, such as antitumour, antibacterial, antiviral, haematological and immunomodulating treatments (Wasser, 2002; Lindequist et al., 2005).

-SPAWN PRODUCTION OF PLEUROTUS OSTREATUS (WHITE OYSTER MUSHROOM) FROM ORGANIC LIQUID CULTURES. 

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MUSHROOM INDUSTRY AND ITS MARKETING STRATEGIES.

MUSHROOM INDUSTRY AND ITS MARKETING STRATEGIES.

Mushroom industry is a new and small in Tanzania. This industry, however, is growing as one of the sources of food and a new source of wealth for farmers. There are many potentialities of this industry, although the industry faces issues and challenges that could slow down its development from the perspective of growers. The production issues are related to managing the hot weather, supply of low quality spawns and the increase in production cost. In general, the demand for oyster mushroom is more than the quantity supplied by growers. Thus, there is no competition in marketing the oyster mushroom, especially in Tanzania. The higher demand resulted in a higher price. The price of oyster mushroom is determined by marketers. However, the marketers still need to strategize the marketing effort by fulfilling the consumer needs and wants. The mushroom industry has the potential to be developed due to higher demand from local and global consumers.

Marketing agricultural product is considered to be a very challenging and complex effort. It involves moving of products from farm-gate to retail consumers. It is a dynamic process and involves a number of ownership changes and economic activities such as harvesting, processing, storage, transporting and retailing. Furthermore, the marketing of agriculture food products requires some public rules such as grading and standards, food-safety policies, market information and future markets. The marketing of agriculture food products is very different from marketing of agriculture commodities in general. Some uniqueness of agriculture food products is their short shelf life, non-uniform size, colour, physical shape and taste. The other important distinguishing characteristic of agriculture food products is the remoteness of the farms from the final consumers. Thus, these characteristics require special handling treatments and marketing strategies.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE AFRICAN CHILD.

International Day of the African Child takes place on June 16, 2017. The Day of the African Child has been celebrated every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the Organization of African Unity. It honors those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976 on that day. It also raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of the education provided to African children. In Soweto, South Africa, on June 16, 1976, about ten thousand black school children marched in a column more than half a mile long, protesting the poor quality of their education and demanding their right to be taught in their own language. Hundreds of young students were shot, the most famous of which being Hector Peterson. More than a hundred people were killed in the protests of the following two weeks, and more than a thousand were injured.

The Day of the African Child (DAC) 2017 will be observed Under the theme “The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development for Children in Africa: Accelerating protection, empowerment and equal opportunity”. The Child friendly version is “Accelerating protection, empowerment and equal opportunities for children in Africa by 2030″. Mamaland Mushroom Farms,is part of the efforts to elevate child protection agenda in conflict situation in Africa as well as a guarantee the protection and preservation of life and well-being of the African children. 

DAC 2017 is commemorated every year on 16 June.Under the theme “Accelerating protection, empowerment and equal opportunities for children in Africa by 2030″ we should reduce deaths of children under five which over 54% contributed by Protein-Energy Malnutrition (P.E.M) by using alternative protein source which are Soya and Mushrooms.

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ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES.

ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES.

     Women are the backbone of the development of rural and national economies. They comprise 43% of the world’s agricultural labor force, which rises to 70% in some countries.
In Africa, 80% of the agricultural production comes from small farmers, who are mostly rural women. Women comprise the largest percentage of the workforce in the agricultural sector, but do not have access and control over all land and productive resources.
During the last ten years, many African countries have adopted new land laws in order to strengthen women’s land ownership rights. This has helped improve the situation of rural women.
To this effect, the lack of appreciation of the role of rural women in agriculture is harmful and gives rise to a lack of specific policies, policies which are misdirected, high levels of poverty, illiteracy and non-involvement in the design and planning of programs and policies, which involves a process of mutual learning that reflects the real and specific needs of rural women.

 Despite the important roles they play in agricultural economies, rural women in Africa suffer from the highest illiteracy rates and are the most visible face of poverty.
Women guarantee livelihoods, especially in rural areas. As a result of their great efforts in agricultural production, women’s production helps to guarantee their self-sustenance.
This is still not enough, however, to cover other needs, such as health care, paying for the education of their children or the acquisition of other products and goods which are necessary on a day-to-day basis since they have a limited financial capacity caused by an inefficient supply chain and poor conservation of their surpluses.
Connected with these problems there is also the issue of climate change, which includes irregular rainfall, floods, droughts and cyclones, whose effects have a greater impact on rural women and make their life difficult.
Rural women have to walk, moreover, long distances to carry water and fetch firewood, which is harmful for the health of humans, causing high rates of infant and maternal mortality, reversing progress in education and endangering food sovereignty, as well as food security and nutrition.

 

     The training of rural women is very important, especially with the adoption of modern agricultural techniques that are tailored to local conditions and that use natural resources in a sustainable manner, with a view to achieving economic development without degrading the environment.
It requires the dissemination of the results of research carried out by experts - including those on agro-ecological techniques -with a view to increasing Rural Women’s production levels.
To this effect, it must be pointed out that agro-ecological practices require the provision of certain public goods, such as extension services, storage facilities, rural infrastructure (roads, electricity, and information and communication technologies), access to markets and access to credit, as well as supporting organizations and farmer cooperatives. 

       Governments have a key role to play in relation thereto, as well as supporting the access to land, water and seeds by rural women who are involved in small-scale agriculture.
Giving support to rural women is a way of breaking the vicious cycle that leads to rural poverty and to the expansion of slums in the cities, where the poor get poorer. Development strategies should consider rural women as the epicenter, paying special attention to their social skills both within and without agriculture sector.

      We,as an agribusiness venture (Mamaland Mushroom Farms) we are recognizing the role that rural women play and the contribution that they make in networks and cooperatives, giving them greater support and involving them in the training and conducting of development programs that enhance women's role in agricultural production.
Networks operating in rural areas, especially rural women's organizations, are partners to be involved in the conception of development programs.
-HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN DAY.
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OYSTER MUSHROOM INDUSTRY.

OYSTER MUSHROOM INDUSTRY.

Mushroom industry is a new and small in Tanzania. This industry, however, is growing as one of the sources of food and a new source of wealth for farmers. There are many potentialities of this industry, although the industry faces issues and challenges that could slow down its development from the perspective of growers. The production issues are related to managing the hot weather, supply of low quality spawns and the increase in production cost. In general, the demand for oyster mushroom is more than the quantity supplied by growers. Thus, there is no competition in marketing the oyster mushroom, especially in Tanzania. The higher demand resulted in a higher price. The price of oyster mushroom is determined by marketers. However, the marketers still need to strategize the marketing effort by fulfilling the consumer needs and wants. The mushroom industry has the potential to be developed due to higher demand from local and global consumers.

Mamaland Mushroom Farms.

Mamaland Mushroom Farm(2015).
E-Mail:-Mamalandmushroomproject@gmail.com,
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CHRONIC MALNUTRITION IN TANZANIA.

 CHRONIC MALNUTRITION IN TANZANIA.

Poverty and food insecurity are the main drivers of chronic undernutrition in Tanzania. Chronic undernutrition is the greatest contributor to under-5 mortality and is estimated to cost the country 2.65 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) due to lost revenues from poor cognitive and physical development in early life. It is caused primarily by inadequate access to a diverse and quality diet and poor feeding practices at home.
The economically underprivileged urban communities in Tanzania live without enough to feed on to satisfy their physiological needs especially the micro-nutrient. These communities are resource deprived as they struggle to meet their immediate necessities. The youth unemployment level in Tanzania is estimated to be over 60%. Women are at risk malnutrition and they play a fundamental role at household level inclusive of child care.

Solution: What is the proposed solution?.
-Mushrooms are very nutritious foods, not resource straining to produce and yet still uncommon on the local markets. 
-Their nutritional value is almost twice that of vegetables or fruit. They are rich in Vitamin B, C & D, mineral elements, dietary fibers and contain substances that may prevent or reduce cancer, heart diseases, diabetes and viral infections.
-The biodegradable bi-products of the gardens can be used as organic manure which is vital for plant growth especially for vegetables and fruits on which man and livestock can feed. 
-Mushrooms have an overwhelming market demand. The venture is such an ideal source of income and employment opportunities. 
-The project (Mamaland Mushroom Farms) seeks to promote value chain management through preservation, and processing.


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PLEUROTUS OSTREATUS (OYSTER MUSHROOMS).

 PLEUROTUS OSTREATUS (OYSTER MUSHROOMS).

 

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are a type of medicinal mushroom. Often consumed as a food, it’s also available in dietary supplement form. In certain systems of traditional medicine (such as traditional Chinese medicine), oyster mushrooms are used to treat a variety of health conditions.

Oyster mushrooms contain a number of substances thought to influence health. These substances include beta-glucan and several other polysaccharides (a class of carbohydrates found to affect immune function).
Uses for Oyster Mushrooms.
In alternative medicine, oyster mushrooms are said to help treat the following health problems:
-Atherosclerosis,
-Diabetes,
- High cholesterol,
-Respiratory tract infections.
In addition, oyster mushrooms are purported to stimulate the immune system and protect against some forms of cancer.
Benefits of Oyster Mushrooms.
So far, few scientific studies have focused on oyster mushrooms. While there’s currently a lack of clinical trials testing the effects of oyster mushrooms, some preliminary research shows that the fungus may offer certain benefits. Here’s a look at some of the available evidence for oyster mushroom’s health effects:
1) High Cholesterol.
Several animal-based studies suggest that oyster mushrooms may help lower your cholesterol and protect against hardening of the arteries.For example, a preliminary study published in Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology in 2003 found that oyster mushrooms may reduce total cholesterol levels.
In tests on rats, the study’s authors also observed that treatment with oyster mushroom helped increase the animals’ antioxidant status and decrease their levels of triglycerides. High triglyceride levels have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
2) Cancer.
Some preliminary research indicates that oyster mushrooms may possess cancer-fighting properties.This research includes a study published in International Journal of Oncology in 2008, in which tests on human cells demonstrated that an oyster mushroom extract may suppress the growth and spread of breast cancer and colon cancer.
Additionally, a mouse-based study published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms in 2011 determined that an oyster mushroom extract may fight tumor growth, in part by activating certain immune cells.

Alternatives to Oyster Mushrooms.
There are several types of medicinal mushrooms that may help strengthen your immune system. These mushrooms include maitake, ganoderma, and shiitake.Getting your fill of immune-boosting foods may also help enhance your immune function.
For help in keeping your cholesterol in check, make sure to get plenty of soluble fiber (found in a wide range of foods, including grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables), limit your intake of saturated fats, and load up on omega-3 fatty acids.
There’s also some evidence that drinking green tea on a regular basis and consuming plant sterols may help combat high cholesterol.
Where to Find Them.
Oyster mushrooms are sold as a whole food in many SUPERMARKETS and food stores. You can also buy oyster mushrooms from farms specializing in natural products like  

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HANDS-ON MUSHROOM PRODUCTION SEMINAR-KAGERA,TANZANIA.

HANDS-ON MUSHROOM PRODUCTION SEMINAR-KAGERA,TANZANIA.

Mamaland Mushroom Farms conducted hands-on mushroom's production seminar in Karagwe district in Kagera region on 28-29th October 2016. Special thanks for all who contributed on succession of an event including Fadeco Community Radio of Kagera region and all the participants from different parts of Kagera region who attended the seminar. It is our hope that you will use effectively the knowledge you acquired from the seminar for the benefits of the whole community.