Most commercial mushrooms are grown on decomposing sawdust and other organic material. That's probably the raw material under the blue tarps. It needs to be sterilized to kill other fungi/bacteria you don't want. Usually it's then compressed into large blocks and is then inoculated with the variety being grown. The spent/used blocks are what you see being removed by that machine from one of the grow chambers. Staff inside loading it onto the conveyor. Conveyor probably also used to place the new blocks into a clean grow chamber to start a new crop. They probably sell the spent mushroom compost to landscapers/garden centers/vegetable farms to use as mulch. They get something back from their waste material. Sterilization could be done chemically/gas, UV radiation or pasteurized with steam (rather than sterilized). Hygiene and clean equipment/work areas and control of visitors is very important. They would go through a lot of water washing stuff down but with UV could re use a lot of it. As to the attitudes, really sad. Possibly horrible place to work given the management style. Maybe there are illegal people working there to help with his profit margin. Seemed paranoid and I doubt it was about any mushroom growing secrets or techniques.

Taking the signs down is Basil Fawlty level behaviour. 😂

I can't understand why he didn't want to promote his business. He had a great opportunity and blew it.

I love when they drop the “camera in my face” line. People approach a guy with a camera and then claim it’s being shoved in their face. Mind blowing.

Taking down both signs was hilarious! The first guy was awesome! He was pissed and civil at the same time!

Imagine having a brilliant mushroom farm and not wanting to show it off to the world. Depriving us mushroom enthusiasts!

What a dismal fail by the management. The irony of wanting someones name but not wanting to divulge their own and the need to take close up photos when not wanting to be filmed.

These vids are strangely addictive. I love the opening shot, usually someone stating categorically that you will NOT be flying a drone, then I just skip forward a few minutes and watch the drone footage haha!

That older man is foolish, didnt want to listen, had no idea of the laws pertaining to photography, flight or privacy. Absolute incompetence and aggresion. Well done DJ! ❤

Over the last couple of years, we’ve had people flying drones over our farm. First time we had one, my grandad came into the house shouting “there’s someone flying a remote control plane, go & see what they’re up to & tell em’ not to fly near the cows”. That was the first time I came across a drone, it was amazing! I asked the guy not to fly anywhere near the cows & for a copy of the footage. I gave him my number & he sent a copy on WhatsApp, which we had burned to a disc. My grandad must’ve now watched it fifty gazillion times & shows anyone that visits. When we get others coming over to fly their drones, we just ask that they don’t go anywhere near the cows & they always respect that. Anyhow, another great video, could’ve only been better if the guys had taken the time to explain about mushrooms & the growing process - come September we get loads of various types on the land. We only eat the huge white ones & my nan always says; “don’t go eating the tiny ones or they’ll send you loopy”. She probably sneaks out & collects them for herself 😂

That sign clearly stated a shop and invited members of the public inside. How very rude was the owner at the end. Embarresed the whole company

That guy essentially shut down his own business by taking down that sign. If he worked for me he would be immediately sacked on the spot.

It's amazing how a polite conversation is beyond these people.

Not only have they taken down the signs, they've taken down their websites too! Very interesting behaviour.

DJ you’re a far better man that I. I thought they where going to be decent people but their behaviour was appalling. Particularly the elder of them, he was an unreasonable, disrespectful oaf. I don’t live locally to these guys but if I did, I’d make a conscious decision to never give them business.

One year on and I still love this audit DJ it's definitely one of your best. Maybe they deserve another visit?

I love him scanning you for "identification marks" like he's Spock operating a tricorder. No doubt he'll run that info through the National Identification Marks Database, which the public has access to.

What a shady company! Inviting everyone in and then acting like this! What was their name again?

So he's got a sign that says he's open to the public - but now he has a problem with being open to the public, so is going to remove the signage. Makes perfect sense then - as long as he replaces it with "private property" because if he doesn't, it's still publicly accessible.

Taking the sign down is such a Partridge move.

Your politeness and firmness shocks these people hahahaha I love itttt

It's "common courtesy" not to repeatedly interrupt you when you are trying to inform the mushroom man about the lawful use of a drone! As with mushrooms, some folk prefer to stay in the dark.

I'm still laughing at the owner saying he's Harassing you and the next minute he's telling the guy in the car you are Harassing him 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I love it when they say "come and introduce yourself first" - every business will immediately say "no, you can't film" anyway!

He could have simply said "I can't let you come in because there's not mush room inside". I'll get me coat.

Wow, the owner turned nasty at the end trying to pull DJs mask off when his demands to a member of the public in a public area, were not carried out......👎

Isn't it awful to see people of privilege thinking they can impose their authority onto other 'less privileged peasants' in this world. But you handled the situation with class and integrity 👏

I love how he talks to owner. The drone "oh you can't stop that bit" 🤣👌

This is the second time I’ve watched this video and the over reaction from that guy by taking the signs down …. Priceless 😂

Tim Livesey, Mushroom Man, knows how to sniff out a problem. Standing in one of his 50 sheds of unusual fungi, the farmer buried his nose in the miniature forest of shiitake, explaining: “A mushroom grower uses his nose all the time. You can smell issues as soon as you go into a growing room.” Pity old Tim couldn’t sniff out an opportunity of promoting his business.

The owner is so used to having everyone jump at his every command,and I'll bet he DOES look for this video 😂

DJ . You handled that so well. The younger of the men was a clown but the older man was a rude arrogant man. He certainly has no manner to be in business. Yes it’s a shock when someone comes with a camera like that but they didn’t even hear you out or give you the time of day

They must now realise this is one of the most watched auditor videos by the best guy filming. What damage those fools have done to their business. If I was a corporate customer I would now go elsewhere.

He took you to the sign to show you that says 'Open to the public'. I'm surprised he didn't claim you had removed the word 'NOT'. Complete bell end, and you were so polite and nice the whole time. Something is not right at that place, and I don't just mean the weird bloke.

The funniest part of the whole clip was the minute following from 7:03 where he walks with DJ, proclaiming there's a sign saying it's private and acting like a small child, then arrives at a sign with "Open to the public" in huge letters! 😂😂

Love ur videos m8 don't know why I wasn't subscribed just realised lol that's me subscribed now keep up the good work

12:30 LOL the fact they actually removes the sign!Laughed the poop out of me! 🤣😅😂

I was the the first worker at the age of 14 that worked for them they used to be based at smisby Ashby there Dad was Tom he grew standard white mushrooms. There were originally two brothers Tim of which you met and Simon we were experimenting with growing exotic mushrooms 🍄 of which the oyster mushroom was successful. The tractor 🚜 and trailer were emptying a shed of which grew oyster or shitaki mushrooms. Simon is no longer part of the Buisness that was Tim and yes it was his son. Can’t believe you could not see the resemblance.

It’s amazing how many laws people follow, and demand others follow, that aren’t actually laws.

This is too funny, I can not belive he took the signs down hahaha. Absolutely class

You always remain polite and calm but sometimes people need telling to jog on !

They were just so unwilling to listen. You tried numerous times to explain that you were on your way to reception to let them know you were there, but they keep saying you never let anyone know you were there. They were also unwilling to hear you when you tried to explain the rules governing drones under 250g. The also need to realise that not all auditors are as pleasant as you DJ. He could have found himself on his ass, nursing a sore jaw, if he tried touching the wrong person!!!! There was only one crime shown here as it is illegal to interfere with a pilot who's in control of an aircraft.

"People who don't know, don't need to know..." what a fantastic way to promote a business....

I love it when they come BACK to tell you that they're not going to allow you to do what you've clearly already done.

I think I've officially watched every DJ audits video and I'm back at the beginning 🤣

This is rediculous! any sign street bound that says shop is a public invite like any farm shop!!!! Why are they taking the sign down. Would I have to pre book a visit to Aldi!???

This is *unreal* The guy is desperate to ensure his business gets the worst possible publicity! I've watched (nearly) all of your content DJ and I have *never* seen an owner behave so stupidly 😂 🤣

I’m a farmer and I’m proud of what l do and l really enjoy showing people around. I’m often surprised how little the public knows about how their food is produced. It’s never happened, but I might be a little concerned to see a drone flying over the farmyard, as it may be somebody checking out where the fuel tanks are, or where tools are stored, but l know l can’t do anything to prevent it.

I've got to be honest. This was a very funny interaction your humour was very pleasant here ,,,,, fair play 👊

If ever I was tempted to go to that place, I wouldn’t now. Well done lads.

What an absolute bellend. He can’t cope with the fact that he has no authority over the public. He must be a nightmare to work for. I hope a lot more auditors go there now. You should have mentioned GDPR to him.

🤣 the level of fear & suspicion! Omg, it's mushrooms 🍄 buddy 🤣🤣🤣

Keep up the great work brother... Great content. 👀

Great audit. Wow! This should be a training video on how not to represent a company. Every part of their behaviour was foolish and aggressive. Actually taking the signs down was crazy. I don't understand people who ask questions, but talk over you when you try to answer. The management are nasty and ignorant. Great audit. It showed them for what they are.

Old boy has successfully made himself like an absolute tool by not being prepared to listen. I wonder if he realises this can reflect on his management style and recruitment. Crazy

Wow they were a bit hostile, weren't they? Especially when he tried to grab for your mask. I don't know why some people feel like they have the right to touch others without their permission, then have the audacity to say that they're the one who's been harassed. Great video though mate, you always do a fantastic job.

Well done DJ 😅THIS WAS THE BEST

Very secretive about a few mushrooms, I do wonder if it's not just mushrooms they are growing in those grow rooms??

I love looking at the faces when you say your taken the drone over their site lol 😆😅

This is to much fun. DJ well done

I love how friendly and respectful you are to everyone. It's a shame they don't take the opportunity to make themselves look better.

Absolutely Mind-blowing. Just because you turned up with a camera that bloke wants to take his signs down and close his business to the public. What is he hiding? Strangest behaviour I've ever seen in these Audits. The bloke at the end is even worse, no idea about the law and a nasty personality. The entitlement is unbelievable.

They were mad at you like you're the one who put the sign up 😂😂

Great video.great work. Keep it going. Any thoughts of coming to ireland

They will both cringe when they watch this back.. Such a shame we didn't get to see inside the polytunnels :( Great video @DJ

mushroom farms are very cool. the actual cultivation process is not like you would think. the industry is very green too. they missed out on a good public relations opportunity. needs a revisit. good job!

Great work DJ :)

What a tidy setup, they should be proud!

That man is to used to people following his every order, he gets very frustrated when he cant threaten to fire you if you dont do what he says. I feel sorry for the staff.

He's taking a sign down in a huff and has the nerve to call you pathetic!! 😄😄

I’ll be using them, absolutely love mushrooms ❤

Hi DJ I am in admiration of your approach to these videos, clearly staying within the legislation for the Class 0 drones and exercising your rights to fly and film within those boundaries. Also educating those many people whose understanding of the legislation and of your rights to film along the way, so well done for that Sir. Having been a drone pilot for a while prior to the main stream media frenzy around drones that helped the government to justify bringing in the draconian legislation around class 1 drones which has it made all but impossible to fly them. My concern is that as the audit videos across you tube grow in popularity will this not then possibly drive the legislators to once gain lower the weight limit to the point where manufacturers can no longer produce a drone light enough to be worthy of open air flight. and then next thing is a stroke of a pen and no more drones in the air.

Great Audit, hopefully they (Livesey Bros) watch this video (and I'm sure they will). Just maybe, they'll learn a thing or two! It amazes me how so many people are scared of a camera...

Great video DJ. It’s a real shame they acted the way they did, I really would have been interested in finding out more about the company. Unfortunately they behaved unprofessional and let themselves down. Why do most companies assume they own the airspace on there property

I think it's so class that you tell them they can't do nuin about Ur drone etc just goes to show that as the public we can do what we can as far as the law goes it's just class how much you own them brilliant DJ great work like .

14:06 😂😂😂😂😂 was hoping DJ was gonna offer to help

What a stroppy pair of idiots who think they have power and authority over others in public property !!! Well done DJ they just didn’t want to know all they wanted was to have your information and to stop you recording !!!

He seems to be very protective over a few mushrooms. Something tells me there’s more to this than meets the eye. I reckon he’s growing ‘magic mushrooms’ 🍄

Haha really enjoyed this one 😊

Love this channel im now addicted im waiting for u to come to ipswich so I can get a keyring lol

Great video, yet again DJ. When he took the photo of you, you should of reminded him that you could request a copy under GDPR - that would have wound him up big time!! Keep up the good work, fighting for photographers rights to film.

"I've got your eyes".......I nearly fell off the chair laughing! What an odd little man. Totally unwilling to listen to which drone pilots need a certificate - the lot according to him. The younger one says "this is not a public space" evidently.....seeing as they've taken the signs down for 'The Shop - Open To The Public'.....I presume it's now closed for good?

Best title for a KZfaq video to date 😂

It's a year old but you are highlighting some people who were probably the ones who didn't always do the homework when at school. Whereas I studied for at least a month before indulging in the relatively inexpensive hobby of drone photography. I can also check our gutters and the roof without risking my life up a ladder. I am still researching whilst waiting for my Qinux F8 .

What always surprises me is how senior management can be so thick. They actually put themselves into a situation we’re they could be arrested. You are not allowed to put your hand on someone’s face. Hardly inspiring if you are a staff member working for this company when your boss is a complete moron. The thing I like about these videos is the forgotten folk who work hard in places like this get to have a good laugh looking at their bosses making a complete fool of themselves 😂

Their biggest concern is that they are probably using horse manure as a growing medium for the mushrooms and they don't want it to be made public how they store it or what happens to it when they wash out the buildings and paths. Pollution problem perhaps?

Love when dj audit says he is going to fly his drone 😂😂

DJ just forges on being totally polite no matter how rude they’re being! 😂

You would have to take your camera to Mars to make them look good. Are they really farming mushrooms or something else? Why be so aggressive and miss an opportunity to show what a great place they have?

Wow the owner was a complete tool and an utter clown. Fair play to you for remaining professional and polite. Well done

That vid is magic!

Just went on Google Maps to see if there was a 360 photo and unfortunately not (guess this was before the Mini 3), but was glad to see the reviews, and the photos! Brilliant karma!

The owner completely humiliated himself!

This mushroom worker is like the mushrooms he grows when it comes to the law, in the dark 😂

I'll try my best to make you look good lol..mate your the best

Afternoon dj how it's not a magic mushroom farm lol another video. That's great and the saying is no your not flying over here and your answer I am just doing a 20 min video lol .

Tim Livesey, the owner, who was the tall balding guy in the latter half of the video could have a bit more empathic and it would have helped promote a great community orientated side to his company. Taking the sign down took it from looking like a welcoming place to go into looking like a concentration camp!

What was the f'kin point of all that!? All that effort and aggro to try and stop you filming...a fekin' mushroom farm!! This could of been a brilliant advert for the business, but, instead....?! Guys, if you ever read this comment, have a word with yourselves!!

DJ is very calm in any situation..lool

Thanks DJ, that was champignon.