Food processing
Mushrooms Cultivation & Processing
Training and support for growing, processing and adding value to mushrooms for enterprise, nutrition and market opportunities.
Cultivation and value addition support
UIRI's Mushroom Cultivation and Processing programme equips participants with knowledge and practical skills for growing, processing and adding value to mushrooms. It supports individuals, groups and businesses seeking to establish or expand mushroom enterprises.
Training focus
The programme combines hands-on cultivation, access to technology and mentorship in mushroom processing techniques.
- Cultivation of mushroom varieties including Oyster mushrooms and Ganoderma mushrooms
- Processing and value addition for market-ready products
- Quality control and packaging for local and international markets
Mushroom-based products
Participants gain skills for developing a range of mushroom-based products.
- Oyster mushroom wine
- Oyster mushroom vaseline
- Mushroom soup powder
- Mushroom baby porridge powder
- Mushroom powder
- Mushroom bread and cookies
- Mushroom tea
- Ganoderma mushroom powder, coffee, tea, oils, capsules and tablets
- Mushroom-based soap and cosmetics
Benefits for participants
The programme supports skills development, enterprise creation, nutrition awareness and market competitiveness.
- Hands-on experience in sustainable mushroom farming
- Knowledge of processing technologies and product formulation
- Low start-up enterprise opportunities with income potential
- Awareness of nutritional and medicinal mushroom benefits
- Quality control, packaging and branding guidance
- Environmentally friendly production using agricultural waste as substrate
Why choose UIRI
UIRI combines experienced professionals, practical facilities, mentorship and technical support to help participants use mushroom cultivation and processing for income generation, value addition and industrial development.