Teagasc mushroom innovation day looks to automation and the future

The event brought together researchers, growers and technology providers to look towards a more viable and sustainable future in mushroom production

Donal Gernon, Teagasc mushroom adviser; Alan Edwards, Mushroom Machine; Stefan Glibetic, Myconics; Rick Deryx, GTL/Limbraco; Sean O’Connor, 4AG; and Jan-Emiel Tack, TLT Automation at the mushroom innovation day.

A mushroom innovation day, hosted by Teagasc, brought together researchers, growers and technology providers to explore the future of mushroom production.

The event, hosted by Teagasc Horticulture Development Department, was held at the Ashtown Research Centre in Dublin, and focused on automation, sustainability, and peat-free growing systems, and the benefits they have for the future of mushroom production.