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Development of mushroom production
India
Friday 02 April 2010
NAD
North East of Guwahati has a big potential for mushroom production.
Dr Tiwari, Director of the Directorate of Mushroom Research in Guwahati explains that farmers of the state should be encouraged to take up a large-scale mushroom production.
He recently made a visit to the North East region and the trip was organized by the Mushroom Development Foundation and Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) of IIT, Guwahati, to acquire better knowledge of the present scenario and the future potential of mushroom cultivation in the State.
“Farmers, particularly women, are earning nicely by cultivating edible mushrooms in Bangladesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. Blessed with favourable geo-climatic conditions, the North-Eastern farmers can also earn well, contributing to the overall mushroom production of the country,” he mentioned.
There are different varieties of mushrooms suited for the temperate (Button and Shiitake mushrooms), sub-tropical (Oyster and Wood Ear mushrooms) and tropical (Milky and Paddy Straw mushrooms) areas.
The production of a mushroom area can permit to farmers to earn every months that’s why RuTAG saw the needs to inform farmers about the importance of mushroom cultivation.
Source: The Assam Tribune
