Advancing Mushroom Processing and Product Innovation in Uganda.
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Description
This innovation focuses on adding value to mushrooms through processing them into high-quality products such as mushroom coffee, juice, and snacks. It aims to reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and increase income for local farmers. By using affordable and eco-friendly methods, the project promotes sustainable agribusiness and supports better nutrition in communities.
Impact
The innovation creates employment opportunities for youth and women through mushroom production, processing, and marketing. It increases farmers’ incomes by reducing post-harvest losses and turning mushrooms into high-value products like coffee, juice, and snacks. The project also promotes food security, better nutrition, and environmental sustainability through eco-friendly processing methods. Overall, it strengthens rural livelihoods and supports inclusive economic growth.
Target Audience
The main beneficiaries of the innovation are smallholder farmers, youth, and women engaged in mushroom production and processing. Local communities also benefit through improved nutrition, access to affordable value-added products, and new income opportunities. Additionally, the environment benefits from sustainable farming and eco-friendly waste management practices.
Industrial Value Chains
Partnerships
Individual (self-led or personal innovation)
Innovation Details
October 10, 2023
Contact Information
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