From an Industry Event to an International Connection

Mushroom Day Russia — May 2024 Industry events are not only opportunities to present a product. For ACTINO, they are opportunities to start conversations, exchange practical experience, and build relationships that can lead to new collaboration. In May 2024, ACTINO participated in Mushroom Day Russia, an important opportunity to introduce our approach to microbial innovation…

Beyond Chemical Control: Can Beneficial Bacteria Open a New Era of Pest Management in Button Mushroom Production?

In modern Agaricus bisporus production, productivity depends on much more than the mushroom itself. The crop exists within a highly managed biological system that includes compost, casing, microorganisms, environmental conditions, and a diverse community of insects and other organisms. Among the most persistent threats are mushroom flies—particularly sciarid flies (Lycoriella spp.) and phorid flies (Megaselia…

A Valuable Experience at the Second New Agricultural Technologies Event

On January 7, 2025, ACTINO participated in the Second New Agricultural Technologies Event in Iran, bringing together researchers, agricultural professionals, technology developers, and growers to share ideas and discuss practical innovations for the agricultural sector. For our team, the event was a valuable opportunity to introduce ACTINO BioSupplement, exchange experiences with people working directly in…

From Farm Observation to a New R&D Direction

Some of ACTINO’s most important research questions did not begin in the laboratory. They began inside mushroom farms. One of the early experiences that motivated our team to look more deeply into pest and biological management was our visit to Sungold Mushroom Production Facilities in Pakistan in 2024. During this visit, we had the opportunity…