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Mushroom Farming Plan Nilgiri Odisha

The document outlines a farming plan for oyster and button mushroom cultivation in Nilgiri, Odisha, utilizing 1 acre of land. It details setup requirements, estimated costs, potential yields, and income projections, indicating a total possible annual income of ₹1.2 to ₹2.2 lakhs. Additionally, it provides information on selling channels and available government support for farmers.

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Mushroom Farming Plan Nilgiri Odisha

The document outlines a farming plan for oyster and button mushroom cultivation in Nilgiri, Odisha, utilizing 1 acre of land. It details setup requirements, estimated costs, potential yields, and income projections, indicating a total possible annual income of ₹1.2 to ₹2.2 lakhs. Additionally, it provides information on selling channels and available government support for farmers.

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Oyster & Button Mushroom Farming

Plan
📍 Location: Nilgiri, Balasore District, Odisha
📏 Land Area: 1 Acre (focused mushroom shed on part of land)
✅ Model: Oyster + Button Mushroom Cultivation
Ideal For: High-profit low-space farming

1. Farming Overview
Oyster Mushroom:
- Fast-growing, ideal for Odisha climate
- Low cost and suitable for year-round cultivation (except peak summer)

Button Mushroom:
- High demand, especially Nov–Feb
- Needs controlled temperature (16–20°C) and compost beds

2. Shed & Space Utilization


- Allocate ~1000–1500 sq. ft. shed (can be thatched or low-cost GI shed)
- Maintain humidity: 80–90% (use water spraying or humidifiers)
- Temperature control for button: Use low-cost cooler or underground setup

3. Setup Requirements & Cost (Approx)


Oyster Mushroom:
- Spawn: ₹120/kg × 100 = ₹12,000
- Substrate (straw): ₹4,000
- Bags, strings, racks: ₹5,000
- Shed construction (if needed): ₹25,000–₹40,000
- Misc. (sprayers, buckets, gloves): ₹5,000
Total (Oyster): ₹45,000 – ₹65,000

Button Mushroom:
- Compost setup: ₹8,000
- Casing soil + trays: ₹5,000
- Spawn: ₹150/kg × 50 = ₹7,500
- Cooler (optional): ₹20,000 (or natural control)
Total (Button): ₹40,000 – ₹60,000

4. Yield & Income Estimate


Oyster:
- Yield per cycle: 100–150 kg
- Selling price: ₹120–₹180/kg
- Income per crop: ₹15,000–₹25,000
- 4–5 crops/year → ₹60,000 – ₹1,25,000

Button:
- Yield per cycle: 200–300 kg
- Price: ₹150–₹200/kg
- Income per season: ₹30,000–₹50,000 (2 cycles/year)
- Yearly income: ₹60,000 – ₹1,00,000

₹Total Possible Income per year: ₹1.2 – ₹ 2.2 Lakhs

5. Where to Sell
- Local markets: Nilgiri, Balasore, Bhadrak
- Hotels, Restaurants, Caterers
- Organic food shops
- Online: BigBasket, Flipkart, WhatsApp groups
- Dry mushrooms: High demand for export/urban markets

6. Govt Support & Subsidies


- Odisha Horticulture Dept: MIDH scheme (50–75% subsidy)
- NABARD: Shed construction + training
- ORMAS/SHGs: Help in marketing dried mushrooms
- Local Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Balasore): Free training & soil testing

7. Tips to Maximize Profit


- Start with oyster to gain experience
- Dry surplus mushrooms to sell in off-season
- Join farmer cooperatives for bulk selling
- Use part of the land to grow own straw (paddy)
- Keep records: batches, yield, and buyer contacts

Prepared by ChatGPT | Mushroom Farming Guide for Nilgiri, Odisha

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