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Button mushroom production
Compost productions

Christian BEAUFILS

Christian combines deep technical knowledge with hands‑on experience across all stages of production — from compost Phases 1–3 to cultivation. After running his own mushroom production company and working for many years as a consultant, he now represents the Christiaens Group in France and is open to new collaboration opportunities.
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40

Years in the industry

Phases 1–3

Full-cycle compost

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Christian BEAUFILS  Senior Mushroom Industry Expert with over 40 years of experience in production, technology, and farm development. Language: French, English

Christian combines deep technical knowledge with hands‑on experience across all stages of production — from compost Phases 1–3 to cultivation. After running his own mushroom production company and working for many years as a consultant, he now represents the Christiaens Group in France and is open to new collaboration opportunities.

He has participated in the development and commissioning of production sites in France, Portugal, and India, including equipment installation, composting process setup, casing soil preparation, laboratory commissioning, and staff training. His strengths lie in precise observation, analysis, and practical problem‑solving — making him a valuable expert for both existing farms and new project feasibility studies.

On‑Farm Expert Visit

  • On-Farm
  • UMDIS specialist comes directly to your farm
  • Full technological audit​
  • Analysis of all processes​
  • Detailed recommendations​
  • Practical, hands‑on guidance and tailored solutions​

Price

€500 per day

Popular offer

Standart consultation

  • Video/Phone call
  • You can ask any questions where we have expertise
  • In‑depth discussion of your farm’s challenges
  • Detailed recommendations on growing, harvesting, or composting
  • Online format

Price

€100 per hour

Online Support

  • WhatsApp
  • We instruct you what to do day-by-day
  • You send pictures/videos/data - we give recommendations
  • Minimum duration: 3 weeks
  • Growing or Composting
  • Direct contact with a consultant for guidance and problem‑solving

Price from

€50 per day

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