Robert Tolson from Premier Mushrooms on measuring moisture content in compost

Robert Tolson from Premier Mushrooms on measuring moisture content in compost

From Mushroom Link by Applied Horticultural Research

March 23, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

Jenny interviews Robert Tolson about measuring moisture content in compost and its impact on farming practices.

In this podcast, Jenny (AHR) interviews Robert Tolson from Premier Mushrooms about the importance of measuring moisture content in compost. Robert provides first-hand insights into the small changes in technique that have helped their farm to improve yield and crop consistency. Robert also discusses the various factors that can affect moisture in compost and explains how growers can refine their practices to suit their own farming systems. This includes the timing of moisture checks, the warn...

People in this episode

Host: Jenny

Guest: Robert Tolson

Topics covered

  • moisture content
  • compost
  • farming techniques
  • crop yield
  • agriculture

Keywords

  • moisture measurement
  • compost management
  • farming yield
  • crop consistency
  • agricultural practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Premier Mushrooms

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