According to an “Irish Mushroom Industry Labour Survey” conducted by Teagasc, one of the main findings is 1,195 new hires are required on mushroom farms in 2021.
That’s a lot of new hands needed.
Reports suggest that the mushroom sector is struggling to recruit suitable workers for harvesting. This is having a serious effect on the efficiencies of businesses and subsequent viability of the sector.
The problem of labour for the mushroom industry is one that seems to exist worldwide, when one considers reports emanating from the USA and Australia.
