Mushroom Matter

Mushroom Matter

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Recently, in mushroom base located in Dulongjiang Village, Gongshan County, Yunnan Province of China, Morel mushrooms are in picking period.

“In the past, wild Morel mushrooms were commonly seen in Dulongjiang Village, Gongshan County while there were no artificially-cultivated Morels. In 2016, the government of Dulongjiang Village began to grasp at the development prospect of Morel mushroom, and help farmers end poverty and increase revenues through Morel mushroom industry. After the successful trial cultivation in 5 mu of area, the technology was then promoted in 2017,” introduces Mr. Luo Qingchun, one of local villagers warmly. “Dulongjiang Village holds moist climate and abundant rainfall which fit for the growth of Morel mushrooms. Now, i contract the farmland that occupies over 20 mu for Morels cultivation. By 2019, the economic benefits are expected to reach 170,000 CNY or so.”
On May 15, in Qiandaohu Yingsang Mushroom Cooperative located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province of China, Auricularia nigricans are vigorously evolving into the maturation.

“On the basis of last year’s successful trial cropping, this year, we expand the scale to 20,000 sticks, by the end of this year, the expected gross output reaches 20 tons while the anticipated output value comes to 400,000 CNY. While acquiring considerable economic benefits, we also enrich the basket of consumers,” said Mr. Wang Ai’ming, president of Yingsang Cooperative warmly.

Auricularia nigricans (玉木耳) is the new mushroom variety selected and bred by Jilin Agricultural University. Output of Auricularia nigricans is double of that of Black fungus. Up to now, artificial cultivation of Auricularia nigricans has been realized in Jilin, Liaoning, Shandong and other provinces in China, and stable output has been shown on hanging-bag fruiting and wall-pattern fruiting, which indicated broad and bright market prospect.

Auricularia nigricans facilitates enriching the blood, reducing blood clotting, moistening lung and dissolving internal stones. In addition, Auricularia nigricans is also packed with abundant Polysaccharide substances that show high anti-cancer activity. A regular consumption of Auricularia nigricans helps nourish Yin and strengthen Yang, lower blood fat and cholesterol.

In addition, Auricularia nigricans carries high content of dietary fiber, thus promoting the gastrointestinal peristalsis and digestive absorption.
According to mushroom quotation provided by Guangdong Haijixing Agricultural Products Market, on May 13, Straw mushroom, King oyster mushroom, White beech mushroom, Brown Shimeji mushroom, Pleurotus geesteranus and Seafood mushroom are 6 varieties that show price fall.
 
1. Price of Straw mushroom has dropped from 24 to 20 CNY per kg, indicating 17% of decline range.
 
2. Price of King oyster mushroom has dropped from 7.6 to 7 CNY per kg, indicating 8% of decline range.
 
3. Price of White beech mushroom has dropped from 14.2 to 11.7 CNY per kg, indicating 18% of decline range.
 
4. Price of Brown Shimeji mushroom has dropped from 13.3 to 10.8 CNY per kg, indicating 19% of decline range.
 
5. Price of Pleurotus geesteranus has dropped from 18 to 14 CNY per kg, indicating 22% of decline range.
 
6. Price of Seafood mushroom has dropped from 11 to 10 CNY per kg, indicating 9% of decline range.
 
On the contrary, by May 13, Shiitake mushroom is the sole variety that shows price rise, from 12 to 13 CNY per kg, indicating 8% of increase range.
 
“Price of Superior Shiitake mushroom, Oyster mushroom, Black fungus, Button mushroom, Enoki mushroom and Agrocybe cylindracea is respectively at 16 CNY, 10 CNY, 5.6 CNY, 12 CNY, 5.5 CNY and 10 CNY per kg. Recently, mushroom sales is not good in our market, which entirely leads to price fall,” introduces manager of Guangdong Haijixing Agricultural Products Market with enthusiasm.

Next week on May the 21st a major milestone is planned for the European branch of Lambert Spawn. On this day the new facility in Venlo, the Netherlands will be opened officially. After a successful start-up and test run, everything is ready and in place to start production. This new production site will be responsible for producing and distributing spawn to the European, Asian, African and Middle East market and has his own distribution channel.

The grand opening will be celebrated in combination with the 100th anniversary of the Lambert Spawn. This celebration and opening is open by invitation only. Guests are coming from China, Russia, India, Europa and many different other countries. Close to 40 nationalities will come to the opening.

On May 10, 36 tons of Shiitake mushroom cans produced by Tiantianxiang Food Co., LTD were loaded in the truck for export, on May 12, they are expected to pass customs clearance in Qingdao Port, then enter into Malaysia after a week.

Founded in 2013, Tiantianxiang Food Co., LTD situates in Wanrong County, Shanxi Province of China. For years, it mainly specializes in mushroom research, cultivation, acquisition and deep processing, marketing and trading of other subsidiary agricultural products.

Over the years, relying on abundant agricultural resources, Wanrong County comprehensively sends force to cultivation and processing of Shiitake mushroom. Up to now, above 2000 farmers have been encouraged to launch into mushroom industry by over 20 bases and enterprises, annual mushroom production scale reaches 10 million bags, annual output value hits 80 million CNY. Shiitake mushrooms produced in Wanrong County gain popularity by consumers in Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan and other countries by virtues of thick texture, short feet, round appearance, rich fragrance and abundant nutrition.

Recently, in mushroom cooperative located in Zhengyang County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province of China, Shiitake mushrooms cultivated via peanut hulls are in picking period.

“Relying on our own superiority and industrial foundation, we make nutrient bags for Shiitake mushroom production via smashed peanut hulls,” introduces person in charge of the cooperative warmly, going on that in general, hundreds of nutrient bags could be done with each 100 kg of peanut hulls, nutrient bags made from peanut hulls are not only superior in quality, but also economic and environmental. Most importantly, it helps save 100,000 CNY of cost for the cooperative.

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