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.

AGWA & Believer Meats Collaborate to Develop Cultivated Meat Capabilities in Abu Dhabi

AGWA (AgriFood Growth & Water Abundance), Abu Dhabi’s new food and water cluster, has announced a strategic collaboration with Believer Meats, a global leader in the cultivated meat industry.

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Tender Food Inc. Secures $11 Million Series A Funding

Tender Food Inc., a food technology startup based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has successfully closed over $11 million in Series A funding.

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Terraformation and Grosvenor Partner to Advance Mangrove Restoration

Terraformation and Grosvenor’s UK property business have partnered to sell initial Verified Carbon Units (VCUs) from the Seed to Carbon Forest Accelerator.

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AgMission™ & PepsiCo Award $6.7M in Grants for Climate-Smart Agriculture Research

AgMission™, a global initiative co-founded by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), has partnered with PepsiCo to award three grants totaling $6.7 million to researchers in Australia, Mexico, and Canada.

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Unlocking Sustainable Agriculture: The Power of Nutrient Release

A groundbreaking study by Hamed et al. (2024) introduces a novel method for encapsulating nano bio-fertilizers, aiming to revolutionize sustainable agriculture.

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Transcription Factor OsGATA8 Identified as Key to Enhancing Rice Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Wu et al. (2024) identified OsGATA8 as a key factor in coordinating nitrogen uptake and tiller formation in rice, opening new possibilities for developing high nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) rice cultivars.

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AFYREN Unveils Its First Sustainability Report

AFYREN released its inaugural sustainability report. The document, available on the company's website, demonstrates AFYREN's commitment to transparency and sustainable practices.

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Breakthrough Discovery of SSR Resistance Gene in Oilseed Rape

Researchers from Lin et al. (2024) have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetic basis of Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) resistance in oilseed rape.

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Crop Convergence Partners With IUNU to Drive Innovation in Greenhouses

IUNU, a leader in AI-driven greenhouse automation solutions, and Crop Convergence, known for their explainable ML/AI decision tools for agriculture, have announced a collaboration to advance innovation in greenhouse technology.

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AVF Announces Key Partnership to Promote Vertical Farming in Nigeria

AVF announces a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s NITDA and Greens&Berries Farm Limited.

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