MUSHROOM TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE

  We were honored to host   Enock Ampumuza   and   Suzan Watkins , esteemed representatives from the   African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) , at the   Mushroom Training and Resource Centre (MTRC) . AAIN is a pan?African network (established in 2014, registered in 2015) dedicated to   “incubating incubators”   — strengthening agribusiness incubation capacity and commercializing agricultural innovations across Africa Staff from MTRC and AAIN share a light moment. During their visit, the delegation received a comprehensive tour of MTRC’s facilities. They observed key processes across our  spawn production ,  substrate preparation ,  inoculation ,  incubation ,  harvesting ,  drying , and  packaging  areas. Our team also demonstrated our training programs, youth mentorship initiatives, and approaches to integrating spent substrate into organic fertilizer solutions. Staff from AAIN being taken through a...

  On June 24, 2025, Mushroom Training and Resource Centre (MTRC) proudly took part in the   Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) Bridging Event   in Kampala, an inspiring celebration of women-led innovation and green enterprise across Uganda. A group photo with all the participants Organized by GIZ under the Women Employment for the Green Transformation in Africa (WE4D) programme, the event brought together over 80 key stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, government representatives, development partners, and entrepreneurial support organizations. The event marked a pivotal shift from startup ideation to scale-focused business development for the 262 women entrepreneurs supported by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) under the WE4A programme. A picture of our stall As MTRC, we were honored to connect with partners, celebrate the success of women entrepreneurs, and reflect on how inclusive green entrepreneurship can accelerate Uganda’s sustainable development. Th...

  On 12th June 2025, the Mushroom Training and Resource Centre (MTRC) had the pleasure of hosting students from   Nyabikoni Secondary School’s Entrepreneurship Class   for a hands-on study visit aimed at enhancing their understanding of business operations, value addition, and sustainable agriculture. Students undergoing a theoretical session The visit was part of the school’s curriculum to expose learners to  real-world business environments  and equip them with practical knowledge to complement their classroom studies. During the visit, the students had a guided tour of our facility and engaged with various departments to understand the  day-to-day running  of our operations. Key Highlights of the Visit:   Business Structure and Facility Layout : Students explored the different sections of our facility, including the spawn lab, growing rooms, value addition section, packaging unit, and sales area.   Entrepreneurial Insight : Our team shared...

  We were honored to host Mr. Geert Lemmers, a mushroom cultivation expert from PUM (Programma Uitzending Managers) in the Netherlands, for a three-day technical support visit at the Mushroom Training and Resource Centre (MTRC) from Tuesday, 20th May to Thursday, 22nd May 2025. MTRC team posing with Mr. Geert at the Centre’s Head Office Mr. Lemmers arrived at Katuna border on Tuesday morning and was warmly received by the MTRC team. After checking into his hotel in Kabale, he visited our facility where he toured our site, inspected the container designated to serve as both a bunker and pasteurization unit for our new button mushroom project, and reviewed the compost preparation process currently underway. His expert insights helped us refine our composting approach and improve the efficiency of our operations. Mr. Geert having a one on one discussion with staff from MTRC The day continued with a delightful luncheon in his honor, followed by an in-depth theoretical training session ...

  On   April 14th, 2025 , the Mushroom Training and Resource Center (MTRC) was pleased to host a team from the   World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)   and   Uplift the Rural Poor   (URP) for an engaging and productive visit. WWF and URP staff being taken through an overview of Spawn Production The purpose of the visit was to discuss opportunities for training their beneficiaries in  mushroom spawn production —a vital component in the mushroom value chain. Our team introduced the guests to the training modules we offer, focusing on practical, hands-on skills development aimed at empowering rural farmers and youth with sustainable agribusiness knowledge. Our Centre Manager elaborating to our visitors the basics of oyster mushroom spawn The visit included a guided tour of our key facilities, including the  spawn production laboratory, incubation and grow rooms, dark room, and value addition section . The team appreciated the well-organized structure and...

  On a bright and inspiring day, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of enthusiastic students from   Nyaruhanga High School   at the   Mushroom Training and Resource Center (MTRC) . This educational visit was part of our community outreach and youth empowerment program aimed at introducing young people to   agribusiness opportunities   through hands-on training in   mushroom cultivation . Nyaruhanga High School students posing for a group photo in front of our offices A Journey into the World of Fungi The visit began with a warm welcome from our team, followed by an interactive session where the students were introduced to: The basics of mushroom cultivation , including types of mushrooms suitable for local climates and markets, with a key focus on oyster mushrooms. Understanding the mushroom value chain  – from spawn production, substrate preparation, and inoculation to harvesting and marketing. A practical demonstration  on how to prepar...