MAMALAND MUSHROOM'S PRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM.

In developing countries mushroom cultivation is gaining more attention as a possibility to use agricultural by-products, and to help alleviate poverty and food insecurity.

Certain mushroom species are rather easy to grow while others demand more specific cultivation methods and temperature. In general, the life cycle of a crop is rather short (varying from some weeks to a few months). Once the cropping cycle is completed the spent mushroom substrate/compost  can be used as a soil conditioner, or in some cases as animal feed. 

     Mamaland Mushroom Farm describes the simplest procedure; i.e. mushroom cultivation on substrates that only need heat treatment. Its aim is to exchange knowledge information on small-scale sustainable agriculture and related topics. The target group is the underprivileged population in rural areas. Mamaland Mushrooms Farm's main objective is to strengthen the self-reliance of the target group and to improve their livelihood by sharing experience and knowledge.This course trains new and experienced farmers in the background, techniques, and economics of farm scale commercial mushroom production.

At the completion of this course, you will:

• Understand of the basics of mushroom production, harvesting, and marketing,
• Be able to complete a basic marking plan and budget for a mushroom enterprise,
• Understand the logistics of management, sales, and legal issues related to mushroom farming. 

After receiving lots of requests for help and support we now run an online course.We’re really inspired by the idea of spread this idea further.Register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as the course next opens for enrollment.

For more information contact us through:-

Mamaland Mushroom Farm(2015). 

E-Mail:-Mamalandmushroomproject@gmail.com, 

Phone:+255682757566. 

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 GLOBAL MUSHROOM MARKET DEMAND.

Mushrooms are spongy, fleshy, porous, and fruity parts of a fungus, and are mostly grouped as vegetables. Due to increased recognition of its medicinal and nutritional values, coupled with the realization of the income generating potential of fungi through trade, the demand for mushrooms has been on the rise. The edibility of mushrooms depends on the absence of poisonous content and its desirable taste and aroma. Being a rich source of nutrition and being fat,cholesterol,and gluten-free, and very low in sodium content; mushrooms are gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers. 

     The global market for mushrooms was valued at $29,427.92 million in 2013. This market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2014 to reach $50,034.12 million by 2019. Europe dominated the market in 2013, and is projected to be the fastest-growing market for mushrooms between 2014 and 2019, followed by the Asia-Pacific region.

      The total number of edible and medicinal fungi is over 2,300 species. Cultivated mushrooms have become popular with over 200 genera of useful macro fungi in the world. The most common ones that are produced and consumed are button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus),shiitake mushrooms(Lentinula edodes),and oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.) and accounted for nearly 76% of the global mushroom market size in 2013.

Button mushrooms were the first mushrooms to be commercially exploited on an industrial scale and hence are more popular than other types. The button mushrooms segment contributed around 36.1% to the total mushroom market in 2013. In the U.S. and Europe, a major contribution towards mushroom production is seen for white button mushroom. In Asian countries, the scenario is different and other species are also cultivated commercially. The global demand for shiitake mushrooms has placed its market size (volume and value) second only to that of button mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms are specialty mushrooms and are popular in the U.S. and in Western European countries.

Mushrooms can be used fresh or preserved/processed, for instance dried, deep frozen, and canned. With a rise in income levels, the demand for mushrooms is bound to increase across all major developing nations such as India, Thailand, and Canada. China has been producing mushrooms at low costs with the help of seasonal growing, state subsidies, and capturing the potential markets such as the U.S., Germany, and France, with processed mushrooms at costs not remunerative to the growers in other mushroom producing countries.

Mamaland Mushroom Farm(2016). 

E-Mail:-Mamalandmushroomproject@gmail.com, 

Phone:+2550682757566/+255752007108. 

Twitter/Facebook/Linkedin/Google+:Mamaland mushroom farm. Blog:Mamalandmushroomproject.blogspot.com

-Fight Back Against Malnutrition,Save Lives. Mushroom is Therapy. #Mushroom_Is_Therapy.