Sepehr Achard

iGrow News Articles by: Sepehr Achard

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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.
Explore how container farms for healthcare improve patient nutrition and support community wellness in hospitals. Wellstar Hospital in Georgia operates an onsite container farm called "WellFarm" through a partnership with FarmBox Foods.

Container Farms for Healthcare: How FarmBox Foods Supports Patient Nutrition and Community Health

Explore how container farms for healthcare improve patient nutrition and support community wellness in hospitals.

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BioLumic has introduced its first commercial Trait Activation System at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Wisconsin.

BioLumic & Fonterra Partner to Develop Light-Activated Seed Traits for Pasture-Based Dairy

BioLumic has entered a multi-year partnership with Fonterra to develop light-activated seed traits for pasture-based dairy systems.

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SWFTLabs, a biotechnology startup based in New York, has secured an exclusive patent license agreement for its core technology from the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY).

SWFTLabs Secures SUNY Patent License to Advance Zero-Waste Biotechnology

SWFTLabs, a biotechnology startup based in New York, has secured an exclusive patent license agreement for its core technology from the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY).

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InnerPlant reported the first real-time detection of soybean fungal infection through its CropVoice™ disease alert network.

InnerPlant’s CropVoice Network Records First Real-Time Detection of Fungal Infection in Soybeans

InnerPlant reported the first real-time detection of soybean fungal infection through its CropVoice™ disease alert network.

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REWE Green Farming In Berlin-Lankwitz, in collaboration with ECF Farmsystems, Celebrates topping-out ceremony with project stakeholders.

REWE Green Farming In Berlin-Lankwitz Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony

REWE Green Farming In Berlin-Lankwitz, in collaboration with ECF Farmsystems, Celebrates topping-out ceremony with project stakeholders.

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Guardian Agriculture, a Massachusetts-based startup developing eVTOL drones for farming, ceased operations in August 2025 after failing to secure additional funding.

Guardian Agriculture Shuts Down After Funding Shortfall

Guardian Agriculture, a Massachusetts-based startup developing eVTOL drones for farming, ceased operations in August 2025 after failing to secure additional funding.

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Gooddrop Ltd has unveiled the first garment made from cotton grown in the UK, produced at its vertical farming R&D facility.

Gooddrop Ltd Unveils First UK-Grown Cotton Garment Through Vertical Farming

Gooddrop Ltd has unveiled the first garment made from cotton grown in the UK, produced at its vertical farming R&D facility.

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A new study by Stratovation Group provides insights into specialty crop growers’ perceptions of biological agricultural inputs, revealing key trends, barriers, and opportunities in the sector.

Stratovation Group Appoints Mary Kay Thatcher to Board of Advisors

Mary Kay Thatcher, a leading authority on agricultural policy and advocacy, has joined Stratovation Group’s Board of Advisors.

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Field trials in agriculture remain a critical barrier for startups seeking validation and commercialization.

Field Trials in Agriculture: Reservoir Farms’ Model for Startup Success

Field trials in agriculture remain a critical barrier for startups seeking validation and commercialization.

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Agritecture and CEAg World have launched the 2025 Global CEA Census to gather insights from operators worldwide.

2025 Global CEA Census Opens for Industry Participation

Agritecture and CEAg World have launched the 2025 Global CEA Census to gather insights from operators worldwide.

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