Robert Tolson from Premier Mushrooms on measuring moisture in compost

In this podcast, Jenny (AHR) interviews Robert Tolson from Premier Mushrooms about the importance of measuring and controlling moisture 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 warning signs that levels are drifting too high, and the steps growers can take to recover stability.

This interview offers practical knowledge for producers aiming to grow more predictable, high-quality crops, while also opening the door to deeper thinking about how environmental factors can shape the growing cycle.

Podcast hosted by Dr Jenny Ekman, AHR.

Robert Tolson is owner of Premier Mushrooms and a longtime director at White Prince Mushrooms and Sylvan Australia. He brings decades of hands-on industry leadership to mushroom farming, shaping composting, cultivation, and distribution with deep industry knowledge.