Sepehr Achard

administrator
As a dedicated journalist and entrepreneur, I helm iGrow News, a pioneering media platform focused on the evolving landscape of Agriculture Technology. With a deep-seated passion for uncovering the latest developments and trends within the agtech sector, my mission is to deliver insightful, unbiased news and analysis. Through iGrow News, I aim to empower industry professionals, enthusiasts, and the broader public with knowledge and understanding of technological advancements that shape modern agriculture. You can follow me on LinkedIn & Twitter.

Greenhouse Farming: A Shift in the Industry

Greenhouse farming continues to grow, supported by regional subsidies, technological innovation, and expanding commercial demand.

Read More

Van der Knaap Group Enters Strategic Partnership with Premier Tech

On January 1, 2025, Ron van der Knaap, founder and CEO of the Van der Knaap Group, will officially step down from his role.

Read More

Cal Poly Study Tracks 1,366% Increase in Regulatory Compliance Costs for California Lettuce Grower

A new Cal Poly report finds regulatory compliance costs rose from $109.16 per acre in 2006 to $1,600.12 per acre in 2024

Read More

New York Sun Works and NY Hall of Science Host Community Harvest Event in Queens

New York Sun Works and the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) recently welcomed Queens families to take part in a harvest of over 50 pounds of fresh produce.

Read More

North Sea Farmers Complete First Commercial Seaweed Harvest at Offshore Wind Farm Site

North Sea Farmers complete inaugural harvest at North Sea Farm 1, located within a Dutch offshore wind farm

Read More

JBS Invests Over $7M in Cattle Traceability & Support for Small Farmers in Pará

JBS has partnered with stakeholders to donate 3 million livestock tags to enhance cattle traceability in Pará, Brazil.

Read More

DLG to Host Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Convention 2025 in Hamburg

The Inhouse Farming - Feed & Food Convention is set for 30 September–1 October 2025 at the Congress Center Hamburg

Read More

Farm Labor in the U.S. Faces Pressure Amid Enforcement Crackdowns & Workforce Shortages

Discover how recent ICE raids are impacting farm labor in the U.S., causing labor shortages and potentially rising grocery prices.

Read More

Plense Technologies to Wind Down Operations After Two-Year Development Journey

Plense Technologies, a Netherlands-based agtech startup focused on ultrasound sensing for crop cultivation, has announced that it will no longer continue its operations.

Read More

Université Laval Secures $5M Grant for VertBerry CEA Project

Université Laval has received a $5 million grant from the Weston Family Foundation for its VertBerry project.

Read More