Mushroom breakthrough in Russia

Published 2022년 2월 4일

Tridge summary

Mushroom production in Russia has seen a significant increase of 16% compared to the previous year, with domestic producers receiving state support and concessional lending. The industry has grown from small-scale production to a dynamic segment of crop production, with Russia becoming the third-largest producer of cultivated mushrooms in Europe. The industry has also led to the formation of a whole industry related to the production of compost, mycelium, cover soil, packaging, and equipment for mushroom cultivation. However, concerns have been raised about the balance of product supply and price, as the market is currently dominated by a few large companies.

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Original content

Mushroom growing has become one of the most dynamic segments of crop production following the results of last year. The production of cultivated mushrooms increased by 16% compared to the previous year. State support for domestic producers, concessional lending, plus the enthusiasm of the pioneers made it possible to make a mushroom breakthrough. Domestic companies have significantly pressed foreign suppliers, acquired professional communication platforms, a specialized exhibition, a magazine, and even entered export deliveries. Six years ago, large mushroom growing projects appeared in Russia. Prior to this, the production of champignons and oyster mushrooms existed and developed in small farms. Most of the mushrooms of foreign production were presented on the shelves of retail chains. One of the first major projects in this segment of crop production was "Mushroom Rainbow" in Kursk. The construction and launch of the production complex took place in conditions of almost complete ...

Source: Agroxxi