MUSHROOM FARMING IN IRAN: A CASE STUDY OF TEN IRANIAN MUSHROOM COMPANIES
MUSHROOM FARMING IN IRAN: A CASE STUDY OF TEN IRANIAN MUSHROOM COMPANIES

Summary/Abstract: In terms of mushroom production, Iran is one of the leading countries in the world as mushrooms productions play an utmost important role in non-oil export in the country. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the financial aspect of mushroom cultivation in Iran. To this end, the current study sought to find the operational costs and potential revenue of mushroom cultivation in Iran. This qualitative experimental study, using in-depth semi structured interviews with mushroom producers, examines their current situation in Iran. The findings show that mainly two types of mushrooms are produced in Iran, namely Agaricus bisporus (champions) and oyster mushrooms. It is also revealed that although the number of oyster mushroom production units is increasing every year, the profitability of Agaricus bisporus in Iran is higher. Despite the industry's profitability in Iran, mushroom growers in Iran are dissatisfied with their business and cite a number of reasons, including low profitability, low demand, seasonal demand, limited transportation, and economic instability.

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