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Case study: Greening technology for mushroom cultivation

16 April 2021

Case study: Greening technology for mushroom cultivation

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GreenCape, supported by the City of Cape Town, has published a case study titled: Green Economy Enterprise Development and Investment – Greening technology for mushroom cultivation.

This case study highlights the application of a green technology solution for urban food production in Cape Town.

It outlines insights from a local company, Mushroom Guru (Pty) Ltd, which cultivates medicinal mushrooms using indoor vertical farming technology. 

This case study illustrates that:

  • Investment in green technology enables intensive and resource efficient production of niche produce such as mushrooms in the urban context.
  • Urban agriculture can contribute to reducing food loss and waste and enable the transition to a circular economy.
  • Training provided to small scale growers can enable initial, and secure ongoing, market access.

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