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Mushroom breakthrough in Russia

Russia
Published Feb 5, 2022

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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 squeezed foreign suppliers, acquired professional communication platforms, a specialized exhibition, a magazine, and even entered export deliveries.

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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
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