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Makis Baxevanis

Makis Baxevanis brings over 44 years of hands-on experience in compost production and mushroom cultivation, working primarily in non-European regions with challenging climates and diverse production conditions.
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44+

Years in the industry

6

Worked at 6 compost productions

EBRD

Accredited expert

Makis Baxevanis has more than 44 years of experience in the mushroom industry, specializing in composting and mushroom cultivation. He began his career in Greece in 1982, working at Mushrooms of Greece, a farm with 16 growing rooms and four pasteurization tunnels, where he received training from leading specialists. Thanks to his extensive international experience, Makis can adapt technologies to different climates, raw materials, and production scales.

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€500 per day

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€100 per hour

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