Mushroom farming is one of the agriculture. This project helps the entrepreneurs to develop a new mushroom farm and also helpful for mushroom cultivators. By doing this project I gained lots of information about the mushroom farming. I got the knowledge about mushroom dishes and variety of mushrooms.

1. PRESENTING BY
R.THIRUMAVALAVAN(13BBA042),
III BBA CA.
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
RATHINAM COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (AUTONOMOUS)
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
Mr.D.PRASHANTH, B.Sc (IT), MBA, (M.Com), PGDPM&IR, (PGDIBM),
Assistant professor
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
RATHINAM COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE (AUTONOMOUS)
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2. INTRODUCTION
MUSHROOM CULTIVATION IN COIMBATORE
 Mushrooms are one such component that not only impart diversification but also help in
addressing the problems of quality food, health and environment related issues.
 Mushrooms are different types in tamilnadu:
 a) Button Mushroom
 b) Oyster Mushroom
 c) Milky Mushroom
 Coimbatore has about 70% of its population living in the rural areas and their main income
source is agriculture.
 Primary data was collected through questionnaires and secondary data from online. The
sample size is 75 respondents.
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3. MUSHROOM FARM
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4. OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
 To study whether all farmers are interested or not in mushroom farming.
 To study on mushroom farming is profitable business or non-profitable
business.
 To study which type of mushroom is suitable for Coimbatore temperature.
 To study which method (chemical or natural method) is the best for mushroom
cultivation.
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5. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
 Mushroom production requires very little land and can be a good source
of employment for educated youth.
 The two primary inputs for mushroom production agro-waste and labor
are easily available.
 Integrated mushroom production in existing farming system will
supplement the income of rural masses and will lead to inclusive
growth, he adds.
 Mushroom has excellent medicinal properties.
 It is rich in protein, fiber, and amino acids. Mushroom is a 100 per cent
vegetarian food and is good for diabetes and joint pains.
 Pickles, pappad, soup powder, health powder, capsule, health drinks
and pakodas can be made using mushroom.
 It has no cholesterol and helps in purifying blood. It has low sodium
and substantial vitamin and minerals.
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6. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
 Mushroom seeds are not available everywhere
 By using chemicals mushroom can remain only one day.
 Salt water not suitable for mushroom cultivation.
 Mushroom production is not good in summer season.
 After purchasing the straw can’t be used imediately.
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7. LIMITATION OF STUDY
 This study is limited to Coimbatore city and therefore the findings of the
study can't be extended to other areas.
 Some of the respondents were non co-operative.
 The study was limited to only 75 respondents.
 Most of people don't know English language. So took more time to get
information about mushroom farm.
 Due to the use of biological words, few question in the questionnaire are
difficult to interpret by farmers. These questions needed to be explained to
respondents every time so that they can understand and answer the question
in best possible manner.
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8. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
MEANING OF RESEARCH
Research means finding answers to the questions. It is a systematic search for truth.
Through research, new and original information, ideas about the world we live in, are
obtained. Research is search for knowledge. Research is defined as a scientific and
systematic search for information on a specific topic.
METHODOLOGY
Methodology & methods, two terms are often treated as synonyms. Methodology is broader and
envelops methods. It understands the social-organizational context, philosophical assumptions, ethical
principles and political issues of the enterprise of researchers who use methods.
AREA OF STUDY
The area of study is Mushroom forms in Coimbatore district.
SAMPLE SIZE
The sample size is certified to its nature of data collection data collection is based on the primary
data samples are 75.
TOOLS FOR ANALYSIS
Analysis is done on the basis of statistical analysis
 SIMPLE PERCENTAGE METHOD
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9. FINDINGS
 The study shows the majority of respondents are male (60%) (i.e. chart no 1)
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are 31-40 (41%) (I.e. chart no 2).
 The study shows the majority of the respondents are uneducated (27%) (I.e. chart no 3).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of respondents are married (65%) (I.e. chart no 4).
 The study shows the majority of the respondents are 1-5 years (33%) (I.e. chart no 5).
 The study shows the majority of the respondents are all the above (55%) (I.e. chart no 6).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are no comments (44 %) (I.e. chart no 7).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are oyster mushroom (96%) (I.e. chart no
8).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents told sufficient raw materials are available
for cultivating mushroom crops in Coimbatore (99%) (I.e. chart no 9).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of respondents are yes (89%) (I.e. chart no 10).
 The study shows the majority of respondents are no (68%) (I.e. chart no 11).
 The study shows the majority of respondents are yes (97%) (I.e. chart no 12).
 The study shows the majority of respondents are no (71%) (I.e. chart no 13).
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10.  The study shows the majority of respondents are no (57%) (I.e. chart no 14).
 The study shows the majority of respondents are no (89%) (I.e. chart no 15).
 The study shows the majority of the respondents are government farm department (43%) (I.e. chart no 16).
 The study shows the majority of the respondents are natural method (63%) (I.e. chart no 17).
 The study shows the majority of the respondents are 18-20 days (56%) (I.e. chart no 18).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are 3 times (73%) (I.e. chart no 19).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are great millet (99%) (I.e. chart no 20).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are fungus (91%) (I.e. chart no 21).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are 20-30 °c (96%) (I.e. chart no 22).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are all seasons (64%) (I.e. chart no 23).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are 6 months (55%) (I.e. chart no 24).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are 6-8 % (83%)(i.e. chart no 25).
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11.  From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are 16x32 feet (77%) (I.e.
chart no 26).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are neutral (59%) (I.e.
chart no 27).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are not necessary (85%)
(I.e. chart no 28).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are agree (52%) (I.e. chart
no 29).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are natural method (92%)
(I.e. chart no 30).
 From the study it is interpretation the majority of the respondents are satisfactory (76%) (I.e.
chart no 31).
 From the study it is interpretation that means no relationship exists between experience and
cultivation method (i.e. Chi square test 1).
 From the study it is interpretation a relationship exists between experience and Mushroom
cultivation is a profitable business (i.e. Chi square test 2).
 From the study it is interpretation that means No relationship exists between experience and
raw material availability (i.e. Chi square test 3).
 From the study it is interpretation a relationship exists between experience and rate of
Mushroom cultivation (i.e. Chi square test 4).
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12. CONCLUSION
 The conclusion of this project is that mushroom farming is very profitable
business. No need of large area of land for this farming. For this farming raw
materials are available everywhere.
 Natural method for doing the mushroom farming is more beneficial than
chemical method.
 Most of the farmers of mushroom farming are satisfied.
 Government agricultural farm department is not providing fully seeds for
mushroom cultivation so most of the mushroom farmers are preparing their
own and buying private seeds for next cultivation.
 The marketing of mushroom is very demandable everywhere.
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13. Any query
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