In this podcast we follow Umberto Calvo on his trip to the US where he visits Sher-Rockee Mushroom Farms in Pennsylvania to speak with mushroom grower James Ciarrocchi. Their conversation dives into the important intersection of science, sustainability, and innovation, drawing comparisons between US and Australian mushroom farming practices. James shares positive insights into how the farm is tackling fly control through collaboration with Penn State University, under the guidance of P...
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In this podcast we follow Umberto Calvo on his trip to the US where he visits Sher-Rockee Mushroom Farms in Pennsylvania to speak with mushroom grower James Ciarrocchi. Their conversation dives into the important intersection of science, sustainability, and innovation, drawing comparisons between US and Australian mushroom farming practices. James shares positive insights into how the farm is tackling fly control through collaboration with Penn State University, under the guidance of P...
MushroomLink at the AMGA conference 2022: Ralph Noble - Peat alternatives
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3 years ago
MushroomLink at the AMGA conference 2022: Ralph Noble - Peat alternatives
Dr Ralph NobleRockwool, clay minerals, coal tailings, coconut coir, green wastes. There is a long list of potential peat alternatives, but how realistic are they in replacing peat in a commercial mushroom farm and what are the challenges?If anyone can help us navigate this new era of sustainable casings it is Dr Ralph Noble.Dr Noble has been researching peat alternatives in the UK for a number of years and has a clear idea about what works and what doesn’t.He is also confident that, by 2030, ...
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In this podcast we follow Umberto Calvo on his trip to the US where he visits Sher-Rockee Mushroom Farms in Pennsylvania to speak with mushroom grower James Ciarrocchi. Their conversation dives into the important intersection of science, sustainability, and innovation, drawing comparisons between US and Australian mushroom farming practices. James shares positive insights into how the farm is tackling fly control through collaboration with Penn State University, under the guidance of P...
