Forbes & Gourmet Consultancy

21/07/2026

🍄 Learn. Grow. Earn. 🍄

Turn your passion into profit by mastering the art of mushroom production! Join our 3-Day Practical & Theory Mushroom Training and gain hands-on experience in growing both Oyster and Button Mushrooms. Whether you're a beginner, a farmer, an entrepreneur, or simply looking for an additional source of income, this training will equip you with the practical skills and business knowledge needed to start and succeed.

📅 Promotional Dates: 9–11 August 2026
💰 Training Fee: US$29 (Includes a Demo Pack)
📍 Venue: To be confirmed upon booking.
📌 Training available in: Mvurwi, Chinhoyi, Harare, Rusape, Nyanga, Mutare & Bulawayo.

Book your place today!
📞 Forbes: 0778 010 309 / 0715 343 983

Private individuals, farm set up and group slots available—register early and begin your mushroom farming journey with confidence! 🍄🌱💼

14/05/2026

The future of mushroom farming is not only in production, but in community-owned businesses that process, market, and profit from their produce.

14/04/2026

🍄🌽 | Turning Waste into Wealth
As maize harvesting season approaches, many see residues…
At Forbes & Gourmet Consultancy, we see opportunity.
Maize stalks are a powerful, low-cost substrate for mushroom production — giving you a chance to build a sustainable, year-round income stream.
💼 We help you to:
✔️ Properly collect and store maize residues
✔️ Prepare high-quality mushroom substrate
✔️ Set up efficient production systems
✔️ Maximize yields and profits
🌱 This is the season to act. The farmers who prepare now are the ones who profit all year.
📩 Partner with Forbes & Gourmet Consultancy and turn your resources into results.

26/03/2026

🌱🍄 Transforming Agriculture Through Smart Mushroom Solutions

At Forbes & Gourmet Consultancy, we specialize in practical, scalable solutions for modern mushroom production.

From innovative technologies like Juncao grass substrate to structured outgrower schemes, our goal is simple:
👉 Make mushroom farming more accessible, profitable, and sustainable.

💼 Our Services Include:
✔️ Mushroom production training (beginner to advanced)
✔️ Juncao substrate technology implementation
✔️ Farm setup and system design
✔️ Outgrower scheme development & coordination
✔️ Value chain and market linkage support

📊 We don’t just train — we build systems that work.

Whether you are an individual farmer, group, NGO, or agribusiness, we help you move from idea → production → market.

🚀 Let’s grow sustainable income opportunities together.

📩 Get in touch today to start or scale your mushroom project

24/02/2026

07/02/2026

It's way more fun to get your ducks in a row before starting, rather than rushing in like a hot mess. Schedule that consulting period with at least two months' notice, or you might live to regret it.

02/02/2026

Knowing when to retire mushroom substrate bags is crucial for optimizing yields and minimizing waste.

Holding on too long can be counterproductive, while stopping too early can mean missed opportunities.

Here's how to determine the ideal time to retire a bag and make the most of your mushroom cultivation. Signs It's Time to Retire a Bag

1. Very Low Yield - Harvests become smaller and less robust, no longer covering water and labor costs.

2. Long Gaps Between Flushes - More than 3 weeks without new growth, indicating nutrient depletion.

3. Substrate Breakdown - Bags lose structure, becoming too soft or collapsing.

4. Contamination Appears - Visible signs of green, black, or sour smells, requiring immediate action.

5. Too Many Flushes Already - Most oyster bags are economical for 3-4 flushes; beyond that, profitability declines.
Business Rule: Retire a bag when costs outweigh returns, making data-driven decisions rather than emotional ones.

What to Do With Retired Bags - Repurpose them as compost or manure to enrich garden soil and vegetable beds, minimizing waste in the farming process.

28/01/2026

Elevate Your Mushroom Farming Experience with our Premium Mushroom Spawn! The secret to a bountiful harvest lies in high-quality mushroom spawn – the building block of a successful fungus

27/01/2026

Your mushrooms are thriving, and with a simple adjustment, they can reach their full potential - consider loosening your substrate for optimal growth, as mycelium need room to breathe and expand; are you giving yours the space it needs to flourish?