In this episode, Meghann Thai and Umberto Calvo reflect on their recent trip to Pennsylvania, where they attended the Penn State University Mushroom Short Course, visited the Mushroom Research Centre, and toured ten local mushroom farms. They share insights into how the US are approaching innovation, sustainability, and research, and how these practices compare to the Australian industry. From composting techniques to casing materials, peat use, and local regulations, Meghann and Umbert...
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In this episode, Meghann Thai and Umberto Calvo reflect on their recent trip to Pennsylvania, where they attended the Penn State University Mushroom Short Course, visited the Mushroom Research Centre, and toured ten local mushroom farms. They share insights into how the US are approaching innovation, sustainability, and research, and how these practices compare to the Australian industry. From composting techniques to casing materials, peat use, and local regulations, Meghann and Umbert...
MushroomLink at the AMGA conference 2022: Jack Lemmen - Efficient harvesting systems part two
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3 years ago
MushroomLink at the AMGA conference 2022: Jack Lemmen - Efficient harvesting systems part two
Jack Lemmen, GTL, The NetherlandsWhile many aspects of mushroom production have been mechanised, with computer-controlled compost production, bulk phase 3 compost, automatic casers and fillers, and many other technical aids, harvesting and packaging is still mostly a manual process.With many growers in Australia struggling with labour costs and shortages, any technical help to optimise harvesting and packaging is met with great interest.At the recent AMGA conference, Jack Lemmen from GTL outl...
Mushroom Link
In this episode, Meghann Thai and Umberto Calvo reflect on their recent trip to Pennsylvania, where they attended the Penn State University Mushroom Short Course, visited the Mushroom Research Centre, and toured ten local mushroom farms. They share insights into how the US are approaching innovation, sustainability, and research, and how these practices compare to the Australian industry. From composting techniques to casing materials, peat use, and local regulations, Meghann and Umbert...
