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Jilin: Factory edible mushrooms of “Jihainong” was recognized by African customers

2015-12-14 11:09:28

It is reported that Jihainong company is invested over 20 million CNY by Jilin Overseas Agricultural Investment and Development Group Co., Ltd, built in Zambia. This company is supported by academician Li Yu research team of Jilin Agricultural University, built the biggest edible mushroom factory in Zambia. They main produce Oyster mushroom and King oyster mushroom, it can produce 2-3 tons mushrooms per day. The mushrooms not only sell in Zambia markets, but also export to South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi and other surrounding countries. At present, the research team is developing White mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, Straw mushroom, Black fungus and other mushrooms suitable for Africa.
The housewife Catherine of 32 years old said, “My husband doesn’t like to eat too much meat, he likes mushrooms of Jihainong. The mushroom is delicious and cheap, normal customers can afford it.” Edible mushroom is the traditional food in Africa, contain high protein, Amino acid, Vitamin and low fat. Mushroom was called “the meat of poor people”. WHO propose the reasonable diet concept “one meat, one vegetable and one mushroom”. It is to the Zambia and other countries normal people which corn as the main food and simple diet, develop edible mushroom industry is that provide timely help for them. 
Next, Jihainong will expand mushroom production, build mushroom workshop to 7 hectares, the daily yield will reach 15 tons. Now, Jihainong present a plan about China and Zambia agriculture cooperation, the plan details are negotiating. 

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