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Abstract: It was decided by the International Commission on Mushroom Science, of which I am a member not to accept papers on: "Mushroom growing in this or that country." Nevertheless, with the invitation of the Dutch government in mind, I would like to give you a preview of the things to be expected in Holland. As you know the Dutch Government has offered to act as host to the Vlth International Congress on Mushroom Growing in 1965. Some 15 to 18 years ago the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture became interested in mushroom growing. At that time the government had— and now still has—to cope with the problem of the density of the population. There is no land available for farmers' sons or for sons of market gardeners. The land is split up so far, that it is impossible to divide it any further. Each lot would become too small to secure a living for a family, not even with the very intensive modern cultivation in the horticultural section. Mushroom growing seemed to be one possible solution. On a small area, even a small mushroom farm, could give a good income. Moreover it could be build on the poorest soil. This is the main reason why the government stimulated research and advisory work for mushroom growing in the same way, as it had been doing, for a long time, for other crops.
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