How WOCODO helped a Polish mushroom farm scale from 15 to 50 tons daily production through automation and process optimization, achieving ROI within 18 months.
Transforming a Family Farm into an Industry Leader
When Kowalski Mushroom Farm approached WOCODO in 2022, they were producing 15 tons of button mushrooms daily using traditional Dutch shelf systems. Their goal was ambitious: triple production capacity while improving quality and reducing labor costs.
The Challenge
Limited growing room capacity
High labor dependency for harvesting
Inconsistent yields across flushes
Energy costs consuming 25% of operating budget
Our Solution
WOCODO designed a comprehensive expansion plan:
New Growing Facility: 12 additional climate-controlled growing rooms with 6-tier Dutch shelving
Automated Climate System: Precision HVAC with zone-by-zone control
Semi-Automated Harvesting: Conveyor systems and sorting lines
Centralized Control: WOCODO Smart Farm Management Platform
Results After 18 Months
Daily production: 50 tons (233% increase)
Labor efficiency: 40% improvement
Energy costs: Reduced to 18% of operating budget
Yield consistency: 95% of rooms achieving target yields
ROI achieved in 18 months
This project demonstrates how strategic investment in modern farming technology can transform operational efficiency while maintaining product quality.