In this episode, Meghann Thai and Umberto Calvo reflect on their recent trip to Pennsylvania, where they attended the Penn State University Mushroom Short Course, visited the Mushroom Research Centre, and toured ten local mushroom farms. They share insights into how the US are approaching innovation, sustainability, and research, and how these practices compare to the Australian industry. From composting techniques to casing materials, peat use, and local regulations, Meghann and Umbert...
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In this episode, Meghann Thai and Umberto Calvo reflect on their recent trip to Pennsylvania, where they attended the Penn State University Mushroom Short Course, visited the Mushroom Research Centre, and toured ten local mushroom farms. They share insights into how the US are approaching innovation, sustainability, and research, and how these practices compare to the Australian industry. From composting techniques to casing materials, peat use, and local regulations, Meghann and Umbert...
Aimee McKinnon - complementing management with biological agents
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8 months ago
Aimee McKinnon - complementing management with biological agents
Aimee is a research scientist for Agriculture Victoria in the Microbial Sciences, Pests, and Diseases (MSPD) group. With expertise in microbial-based biopesticides (biorationals) for use in integrated pest and disease management (IPDM), Aimee’s research focuses on understanding how microbial agents work to control insect pests and pathogens when applied to growing systems, with the broader aim to determine synergistic management practices, and to optimise the delivery of biological control ag...
Mushroom Link
In this episode, Meghann Thai and Umberto Calvo reflect on their recent trip to Pennsylvania, where they attended the Penn State University Mushroom Short Course, visited the Mushroom Research Centre, and toured ten local mushroom farms. They share insights into how the US are approaching innovation, sustainability, and research, and how these practices compare to the Australian industry. From composting techniques to casing materials, peat use, and local regulations, Meghann and Umbert...
