Mushroom production has increased in Ukraine

According to the State Statistics Committee, in 2020 the production of mushrooms in Ukraine increased by 19% to 19.1 thousand tons. This was reported by the press service of the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business, writes agronews.ua. This mushroom is the most cultivated mushroom not only in Ukraine but also in the world. In addition to it, oyster mushrooms, shiitake, honeysuckle and others are also grown in Ukraine. Mushrooms are a typical product for Ukrainians, but the consumption of wild mushrooms is gradually being replaced by industrially grown ones. Grown champignons are mainly used for domestic consumption, and the share of exports is insignificant (1-8% of total production). In 2020, there ...