NEWS

Prof. Paul Thomas (our Managing Director) has appeared on several TV programmes, radio shows and in many written articles. Specific areas of expertise include the biology, cultivation, hunting and cooking methods of the wide range of truffle species. If you would like an interview or require information for an article then please use our contact form and we would be very happy to help.

Below, our most recent news articles are displayed and our back-catalogue is open for browsing.

  • Samantha Ellis

    From guidance in orchard establishment, tree supply and management to our own truffle distribution network, we've got all angles covered

    Samantha Ellis
    Business Development
  • Dr Paul Thomas

    Thorough and scientific methodologies, attention to detail and having a committed partner at every step of the way, is the only reliable approach to truffle cultivation

    Dr Paul Thomas
    General Director
  • Daniel Paskin

    With our own genetics lab and research sites in 23 countries, we are truly world-leading in the field

    Daniel Paskin
    Nursery Manager
June 16, 2015

Truffle levy in Australia?

Australia’s having a good season with around 1.5tonnes of truffles tipped to be harvested in 2009. However, not all is rosy down-under with many sites underperforming and frustration among some farmers. This is not surprising as we’ve always maintained that you really do need real-research driven expertise on board to ensure the success of your truffle orchard.
June 16, 2015

Guidance on liming

For those of you planning on planting truffle trees on a commercial scale this autumn/winter, now is a good time to work out your liming and ground preparation plan.  This first stage is to have your soil fully tested and for those of you interested in our partnership programme, this is a completely free service we offer. We’ll check your soil conditions and work out exactly what needs to be done. If, for example, your field does need liming, we’ll also work with your local liming contractors to make sure that the right grade is used and applied in the correct manner.
June 16, 2015

Trees for schools

Here at Mycorrhizal Systems, we love trees. No really, we do… without trees, where would we collect all the truffles?
June 16, 2015

Truffles at Glastonbury

The mole and the truffle story in this months newsletter would make a lovely article for a newspaper, magazine or “…and finally” spot, so anyone wanting further information on any items in our newsletter or truffles generally, please do get in contact. Truffles have always been a media friendly subject and throughout the lifetime of Mycorrhizal Systems we’ve appeared in, and been featured on, numerous TV shows (from the Dragons Den, The One Show and What to Eat Now on the BBC to Market Kitchen, Taste and CNN