Irish government introduces subsidy program for fruit and vegetable producers
Irish Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has announced a €2 million (US$2.3 million) fuel support scheme for specialist fruit and vegetable growers. The scheme will benefit growers producing

The United States is imposing tariffs on subsidized mushroom imports from Canada.
The US Department of Commerce has released a preliminary ruling stating that Canadian mushroom producers have been benefiting from unfair government subsidies.More. Go to the article

"By using the 'crop grazing' technique, yields can be improved by up to 20%, even on the third harvest."
Automating processes in the fresh produce industry is advancing rapidly, but can it also be utilized in the mushroom industry? Alan Edwards, the mind behind The Game Changer mushroom machine, is

Canadian exotic mushroom growers are frustrated with the use of imported compost.
It's a time in Canada when shoppers continue to scan store shelves in search of a maple leaf on their packaging, or are filtering their online order by "Shop Canadian." It's also a sentiment that

Monaghan leverages overcast weather conditions to promote Vitamin D-enriched mushrooms.
The mushroom supplier from Monaghan is promoting its Vitamin D-enhanced mushroom range in Scotland due to the prolonged period of dull weather that has limited natural sunshine levels.More. Go to

Improving resistance to powdery mildew in gerbera using CRISPR gene editing techniques
Powdery mildew is one of the most persistent and economically damaging diseases affecting gerbera production. While some cultivars show partial resistance, most commercial varieties rely heavily

NOW AVAILABLE: A new fungicide has been approved for use on ornamental plants in greenhouses.
Flowers Canada Growers (FCG) has announced that the fungicide Kenja (isofetamid) was recently approved for use on greenhouse ornamental crops to control botrytis. "Many thanks to ISK Biosciences

Senator is calling on the USDA to include mushroom farmers in the relief program.
11 marca senator Stanów Zjednoczonych Cory Booker (D-NJ) wysłał list do Sekretarza Departamentu Rolnictwa Stanów Zjednoczonych Brooke Rollins wzywając agencję do włączenia upraw

Researchers in Chile are testing essential oils to control rot in avocados.
Researchers at the Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA) in Chile are studying the use of essential oils as an alternative to chemical fungicides for controlling fungal diseases in fruit. The

Enoki mushrooms are a common ingredient in Korean cuisine; however, their demand and prices can decrease when consumption slows down.
Korea's production of enoki mushrooms was approximately 76,562 tons in 2025, with exports varying from month to month. The country exported 705 tons in January 2025 and 499 tons in January 2026.

Danish agri-tech company secures €2.4 million for the development of potato blight biocontrol.
Mycoverse, an agri-tech spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) that is developing biological crop protection solutions using fungi, has secured €2.4 million in pre-seed equity

"The mushroom packers who are using our non-PVC cling film love it"
Niektórzy z największych producentów polimerów na świecie śledzą z uwagą południowoafrykańskiego innowatora w dziedzinie tworzyw sztucznych, Superthene, producenta zamiennika

"We are introducing a new ethylene management solution to the market with AnsiP-Sticker F."
Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

"We are introducing a new ethylene management solution to the market with AnsiP-Sticker F."
Lytone USA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted full registration for its AnsiP-Sticker F under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

The approval for emergency use of mancozeb on potatoes in the UK has been rejected.
GB Potatoes has confirmed that their efforts to secure emergency approval for the ongoing use of mancozeb on potato crops have been unsuccessful. Mancozeb, a fungicide primarily used to protect

Mycophyto has successfully closed a €16 million financing round.
The French start-up Mycophyto, founded in 2017, specializes in biostimulants and soil regeneration using mycorrhizal fungi along with AI technology. The company has announced the completion of a

Mycophyto has completed a €16 million financing round.
The French start-up Mycophyto, established in 2017 and focused on biostimulants and soil regeneration through the use of mycorrhizal fungi coupled with artificial intelligence, has announced the

The mushroom grower managed the peak season by using a temporary cooling solution.
CNC Exotic Mushrooms in Heerewaarden increased its production capacity by using a temporary refrigeration unit from Coolworld during the recent peak period. The company, which produces substrate

Biotalys has received regulatory approval for its Evoca biofungicide.
Belgium-based Biotalys has announced that it has received regulatory approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its first biofungicide, Evoca. Developed using the company's

Belgian company establishes a factory for producing packaging made from mushrooms.
A Brussels-based start-up that produces packaging made from mushrooms has inaugurated a new facility as part of its efforts to expand beyond its current niche market. Permafungi, which has been in

Picking performance could be increased by up to 10-30%.
One of the biggest challenges in mushroom production is finding and retaining good harvest workers. The discussion on how AI can help minimize this issue was an exciting topic at the 77th annual

"Exporting mushrooms is becoming more difficult due to the increasing trend of local production for local markets."
"The consumption of mushrooms is expected to increase, but not as quickly as we would like," predicts Inna Ustylovska, a European mushroom market expert. Inna, who owns Mushroom Growing News,

Hedgehog mushroom beard is named Mushroom of the Year 2026
The hedgehog mushroom mainly occurs in deciduous forests with high humidity. It grows as a wood-decaying saprophytic fungus on fresh deadwood, usually on beech or oak trees. Although it is a

Inducing plant defense genes using natural extracts
Rosmarinus officinalis, were tested for their effectiveness in controlling plant diseases caused by fungi. The results showed promising potential for these natural substances to be used as

US (FL): Nowy Dyrektor Sprzedaży ogłoszony przez firmę zajmującą się ochroną roślin.
Frederick (Fritz) Myers II has been added to the OHP team as the FL Technical Sales Manager. Based in Ocala, Florida, Fritz is responsible for the market development and sales of OHP products,