Recently, in Shiitake mushroom greenhouse located in Yanggang Village, Zhumadian City, Henan Province of China, Shiitake mushrooms are evolving into the maturation.

“Peanut hulls act as a portion of raw materials used for Shiitake mushroom cultivation. Shiitake mushrooms cultivated by peanut hulls are not only high in output, but also delicious in taste and they gain popularity by consumers. In general, each 100 kg of peanut hulls could output 100 kg of fresh mushrooms, by now, over 80 poor households have successfully shaken off poverty through this kind of mode,” introduces one of local Shiitake mushroom growers warmly, adding that in 2016, he input 400,000 CNY on purchasing sheller of peanut and establishing 20 Shiitake mushroom greenhouses, now, gross cultivation capacity reaches over 200,000 bags in his greenhouse, annual output value hits at least 600,000 CNY.

Last week we visited our advertisement partner AEM in Maasbree, the Netherlands. AEM, a company originated back in 1973, started of with a strong focus on the Horticulture branche, the Mushroom & Substrates branched followed later.

Recently AEM decided to make some changes in the organization to further strengthen the management team and roadmap. This plan included modernization of the company, change management, engineering, sales, quality and product development & innovation. Rob van der Horst was appointed as general manager to lead this transition for the coming years.

For more than 40 years, AEM is specialized in the engineering and manufacturing of installations and equipment for mushroom cultivation, composting and horticulture. AEM support their customers (mushroom farms) in their complete grow process, from design & engineering of total project constructions, climate systems and control & management systems. A demand driven company with a strong focus on customer processes. The growth process of the customer and customization is the key.

Core product is their Infinity climate control system to which customers can adjust rapidly.

The infinity computer control systems can be extended easily; customer specific modules can be added and the system is compatible with other (non AEM) systems .

AEM is following the market closely and recognizes the need for local partnerships. Together with their customers they determine which products and techniques can be sourced locally to be cost and economical effective.

Are you ready to grow? Feel free to contact AEM to discover their solutions for compost & mushroom projects.

Check their website here!

READY TO GROW