Mushroom As A Small Business In India Is Still Unexplored
Commercial Mushroom Farming in India: Commercial Mushroom Farming in India: Over the most recent times, the pattern of agriculture has expanded quickly towards mushroom cultivation, mushroom development can turn into a wellspring of superior pay. Good price of mushroom is available in the market. The total mushroom production in India between 2010 and 2017 was approximately 0.13 million tons, representing a 4.3% expansion in the normal development pace of mushrooms per annum. Specifically, the total production of white button mushrooms is the highest, with a share of about 73% of total mushroom production. Of the total mushrooms produced, white button mushroom bills for 73%, observed through oyster mushroom (16%), paddy straw mushroom (7%), and milky mushroom (3%).
Current Status of mushroom business in India: In the 12 months 2016-2017, the Indian mushroom enterprise generated an income of Rs. 7282.26 lakhs by exporting 1054 quintals of white button mushroom in canned and frozen form. Considering the production figures, the demand for spawn in India is estimated to be around 8000-10000 tonnes per year. At present, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana are the major mushroom growing states at the trade level. To promote mushroom cultivation, agricultural universities and other training institutions conduct training programs on subjects such as mushroom cultivation method, mushroom seed production technology, master trainer training, mushroom production, and processing, etc. Women are also being encouraged more for mushroom cultivation. Under this, the state government is also giving a 50 percent subsidy to the farmers of the state for the cost of mushroom cultivation.
Why it is not popular in India: In India, though mushrooms are cultivated commercially since the 1970s and ’80s, their consumption is hardly conspicuous till recently among the common people. Compared to other vegetables; The per capita consumption of mushrooms in India is low and information shows that it is much less than 100 grams per year. In traditional Indian food, culture mushrooms are not so popular. mushroom as a vegetable is yet to find a regular place among the common people. Some people argue that mushrooms are a form of fungus, some argue that mushrooms are toxic. Some consider it as a non-veg food. Because Mushrooms and meat items are cooked similarly. This can be another reason to associate mushrooms with meat. Sometimes mushrooms are categorized as “Tamasic Foods” that cause mental dullness and sedative effects on the body.
Mushroom Business opportunities: As mushrooms are used as the finest nutritious food in the country. It has tremendous business opportunities in the future. Because mushrooms are considered a superfood by scientists. There are big opportunities for value-added products like mushroom papad, supplementary powder, pickles, biscuits, toast, cookies, noodles, jam (fig mushroom), sauces, soups, kheer, bread, chips, sev, chakli, etc. are made. All these products can also be sold on online platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, etc. All these products can be exported as witnessing a growing demand from many American, European countries. Some Ready-to-Eat food brands have come forward with mushroom ‘Heat & Eat’ packaged recipes.
Covid-19 effect: Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a disease that has caused a lot of casualties worldwide. People are now showing their interest in hygienic and nutritional food as proper and balanced nutrition plays an important role in preventing diseases. Mushrooms are important in the prevention of diseases as well as their nutritious properties. Especially medicinal mushrooms can be used in the fight against COVID-19. Scientists have designated mushrooms as a future superfood.
Is mushroom farming viable on a small scale? : Mushroom cultivation doesn’t need huge investment in land or anything. Some space in their home can be dedicated for this and grow as little as 5kg per day. Mushroom cultivation is more profitable in cities than in Villages. Considering the selling cost at Rs.100-150 per kg you can make a decent Rs.700 to 1000 per day. Mushroom as a small business in India is still unexplored. Mushroom has a good demand and growth opportunity, both domestically and for exports, yet to be explored. Mushroom cultivation in India is growing gradually as an alternative source of income for many people including farmers.
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