As farmers increasingly seek to boost profitability and sustainability, diversifying into mushroom production could offer many a promising opportunity. The demand for mushrooms in the UK is increasing, with the global edible mushroom market forecasted to grow by 9.5% between 2021 and 2028.
In this article, Free Range Egg magazine The Ranger talked to Anglia Free Range Eggs on their latest venture, who are leveraging this opportunity. Many British farms have smaller, redundant buildings such as old barns, outbuildings, or unused storage facilities.
According to Clair Bullen, marketing manager at Anglia Free Range Eggs, these spaces can be easily converted into controlled environments for mushroom cultivation.
She explained: "Mushrooms don't require sunlight; in fact, they thrive in dark, humid conditions, making these buildings ideal candidates for mushroom farming with minimal renovation."
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