Food Security Zimbabwe Project #66456

Improving Livelihoods through Mushrooms Project

by Zimconserve

Project Report | Dec 18, 2024
Experimental Mushroom Project

By Gabriel Mutongi | Founder

We are pleased to share the progress and outcomes of our experimental mushroom project, which has proven to be both vital and viable for our community.

To begin with, we transformed our disused chicken run into a fully functional mushroom cultivation room. This innovative approach allowed us to utilize existing resources effectively. The pilot project yielded impressive results, especially considering it was conducted in a home environment, as evidenced by the accompanying images.

Despite our limited resources, we successfully acquired all necessary raw materials for this initiative. The response from local consumers has been overwhelmingly positive, with customers eagerly purchasing 200-gram punnets at USD 0.50.

Additionally, we experimented with a bucket system for mushroom cultivation, which delivered outstanding results. The demand for our mushrooms has surged, with consumers actively seeking out this product.

In summary, the project has demonstrated significant potential. With the necessary funding, we are confident that we can expand and further develop this initiative to benefit our community even more.

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