Growing mushrooms can be less expensive compared to other cash crops since it does not require a lot of space and raw materials can be very cheap [1]. If one has a one-hectare rice field, an additional income of Php 100,000 per year can be generated from mushroom production, wherein rice straw from the field can be used as growing medium. Mushroom spawns costing less than Php 100 can produce Php 400 worth of mushrooms. [3]

Mushroom production in the Philippines has a competitive advantage due to its ideal climatic condition. In addition, there is abundance of agro-wastes used as substrate materials. Despite these, there is lack of technological development and mushroom training and extension services for mushroom growing in the country. [1]

There are many small-scale producers of mushroom with a few large-scale producers in Tagaytay, Batangas, and Baguio [1]. It can be a profitable business but there is general lack of awareness on mushroom farming. [3]

This solution lessens agricultural wastes. Mushroom production also improves farm ecosystems encouraging the presence of microorganisms and insects beneficial to the soil. [3]