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.

USDA ARS Opens Knipling-Bushland Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas

The USDA Agricultural Research Service has opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory in Kerrville, Texas

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Ingredion Reports Over 96% of Priority Crops Now Sustainably Sourced in 2025 Sustainability Report

Ingredion has announced that more than 96% of its tier 1 priority crops — corn, tapioca, potato, stevia, and pulses — are now sustainably sourced, up from 25% five years ago.

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Taylor Geospatial Selects Three Projects to Build GeoAI Tools for Global Food Security

Taylor Geospatial, a nonprofit advancing geospatial artificial intelligence for public benefit, has named three awardees under its Geospatial Innovation for Food Security (GIFS) Challenge, each receiving up to $550,000 in funding over an 18-month deployment period.

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Forests Canada and Ontario Parks Plant 12,000 Native Trees Across Nine Provincial Parks

National charity Forests Canada and Ontario Parks have completed a joint restoration effort, planting 12,000 native trees and shrubs across nine Ontario provincial parks.

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Infinite Roots Acquires Bosque Foods to Expand Mycelium Technology Platform

Infinite Roots has completed a strategic acquisition of Bosque Foods, a US- and EU-based mycelium cultivation and biomass fermentation company founded nearly six years ago.

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xFarm Technologies Partners with AllyNav for Precision Agriculture in Poland

Swiss agtech firm xFarm Technologies has partnered with AllyNav, a precision farming and autosteering specialist, to deliver an integrated digital agriculture solution for the Polish market.

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Michigan State University Research Finds Saturated Buffers Effective Beyond Standard Siting Guidelines

New field research from Michigan State University shows saturated buffers can deliver substantial nitrate reduction on fields with slopes as low as 1.1%, below the commonly used 2% planning threshold.

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Pairwise and Hudson River Biotechnology Sign Fulcrum Licensing Agreement

Pairwise and Netherlands-based Hudson River Biotechnology have signed a licensing agreement granting Hudson River access to the Fulcrum plant gene editing platform.

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SitePro Launches Channel Partner Program, Nutrien Ag Solutions Collaboration, and New Brand Identity

SitePro, a Lubbock-based provider of cloud-based fluid management and IoT automation software, has launched a channel partner program with Arizona-based Western Hydro Engineering as its inaugural partner.

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Nanjing Agricultural University Launches Green Shield, China’s First Open-Source AI Model for Crop Protection

Nanjing Agricultural University (NAU), in partnership with the National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and over 30 industry institutions, has launched Green Shield, described as China's first open-source large language model specifically built for crop protection.

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