As a mushroom and compost consultant, I receive more questions from clients who have already searched for answers using ChatGPT. Often, they are not looking for a new solution, but for verification of what they have found online. This already shows how widely AI tools are being used in our industry. I use ChatGPT myself on a regular basis. It helps me write reports and articles that are clearer and easier to read, and its English is certainly better than my own “Dunglish” (20% Dutch, 80% English).

For collecting information about composting or growing issues, ChatGPT often provides useful insights. The answers are not always fully correct or directly applicable in practice, but they usually point in the right direction and help identify which area needs further investigation.

Modern mushroom production requires precise control of both composting and growing processes. Small variations in raw materials, fermentation, climate, or handling can have a significant impact on yield and quality.
While practical experience and on-site expertise remain essential, digital tools such as ChatGPT can support growers and consultants with faster analysis and better-structured decision-making. In cooperation with a compost and growing consultant, ChatGPT functions mainly as a knowledge-management and support tool. Combined with biological understanding and field experience, this approach can help improve compost consistency, crop stability, and overall production results.

Total Mushroom Service
Jeroen van lier
( 80%) Chat GPT (20%)