Many of the Arab countries (such as Maghreb countries, Middle East countries and Saudi Arabia) encourage mushroom cultivation and have, for that matter, developed special assistance programs targeting stakeholders involved in such business, namely rural women, farmers and even larger agricultural investors.Interest in this cultivation is underscored by its low cost and rather high return, its organic residues re-used in industrial manufacturing, in addition to its known health benefits.

 

Issue 12 - Mushrooms