The Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation system is a cutting-edge farming innovation designed to transform the way oyster mushrooms are grown. By integrating advanced sensors and automated controls into a portable container, this solution enables farmers to maintain the perfect growing environment at all times. Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation not only optimizes harvest quality and quantity but also makes mushroom farming possible in areas with limited land — supporting sustainability, efficiency, and modern agricultural practices.

Innovator: Oon Erixno, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. | CoE: Sustainable Energy and Climate Change (SECC) | Area: Smart Farming

Background of the Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation System

Oyster mushroom farming requires precise control over humidity, temperature, light, and CO₂ levels to achieve optimal growth. In conventional cultivation methods, farmers often rely on large plots of land and manual monitoring to maintain these parameters. This process can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and susceptible to fluctuations that reduce crop quality.

The Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation system was developed to address these challenges by integrating a smart environmental control system into a portable container. With automated adjustments to critical growing conditions, the system ensures a stable environment for mushroom cultivation. This approach allows farming to be carried out efficiently in limited spaces while increasing productivity by 20–30% compared to traditional methods.

How the Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation System Works

At the core of Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation is an automated control unit equipped with advanced sensors that continuously monitor humidity, temperature, light intensity, and CO₂ concentration. These sensors relay real-time data to the control system, which then makes automatic adjustments to maintain optimal conditions for mushroom growth.

The portable container design makes it possible to set up the system in areas with limited land availability, enabling small and medium-scale farmers to start or expand their production without major infrastructure investment. By reducing the need for manual monitoring, the system not only saves labor but also improves consistency, minimizes risks, and enhances the quality of the harvest.

Benefits and Advantages

Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation delivers multiple benefits for oyster mushroom farmers. It automates environmental control, reduces the need for constant manual supervision, and optimizes available space through a portable container design. Farmers can expect productivity gains of up to 30%, lower labor costs, and a reduced risk of crop failure. These advantages make it a highly attractive solution for both traditional farmers and modern agribusiness players looking to adopt sustainable practices.

Target Users and Applications

The Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation system is well-suited for small to medium-scale mushroom farmers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, and agricultural training institutions aiming to demonstrate modern farming methods. It also offers significant value for researchers and technology developers working on the advancement of mushroom cultivation techniques.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Contribution

This innovation contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Under SDG 2: Zero Hunger, Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation enhances food security by improving the efficiency and productivity of mushroom farming. Through SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it supports economic opportunities for farmers and agribusiness operators. In alignment with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, it fosters the adoption of smart farming technologies that modernize agricultural practices.

Commercialization Potential

Currently at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6, Automated Oyster Mushroom Cultivation is advancing toward commercialization. Ongoing testing to achieve TRL 9, coupled with collaborations with agribusinesses and agricultural technology companies, will accelerate its adoption. As the demand for sustainable and efficient food production methods grows, this system offers a timely and impactful solution to improve yields, maximize land use, and enhance the livelihoods of farmers.

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Prepared by Zahrasita Permata T.D