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.

European Growers’ Cooperatives Unite to Supply Innovative Crunchy Lettuce All Year Round

Key Takeaways Five major European growers’ cooperatives collaborate to supply Rijk Zwaan’s Crunchy Lettuce to retail chains across Europe throughout the year. The initiative began with three Spanish founders – […]

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Norinchukin Bank Forms Strategic Partnership with Seviora Holdings and Invests in T3F Feeder Fund

Key Takeaways Norinchukin Bank announces investment in Seviora T3F Feeder Fund L.P., focusing on the food and agriculture sector in the Asia/Pacific region. Forms a strategic partnership with Seviora Holdings, […]

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Bosch Berries Announces New Greenhouse Operation in Somerset with $50M Investment

Key Takeaways Bosch Berries, an international agriculture firm, is set to open a greenhouse operation in Somerset, Kentucky, representing a $50 million investment and creating 28 full-time jobs. The company’s […]

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Biochar’s Potential in China for Negative Emissions & Sustainable Development

Key Takeaways: Biochar is identified as a viable technology for carbon sequestration, with benefits for soil quality and crop yield. Significant uncertainties exist around biochar’s potential, costs, and deployment strategies […]

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FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024: Innovations in Agriculture Spotlighted

FRUIT LOGISTICA introduced the FLIA Technology Award this year, in addition to the traditional FLIA, to recognize product development.

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Enhancing Coriander Growth and Phytochemical Content with Acacia saligna Extract

Key Takeaways: Foliar application of Acacia saligna fruit aqueous extract (FAE) enhances coriander growth, productivity, and phytochemical levels. The study examines the effects of different concentrations of A. saligna FAE […]

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Thriving Roots Expands Its Agricultural Consulting Globally

Key Takeaways: Thriving Roots, LLC, based in Nevada, announces the expansion of its agricultural consulting services worldwide. The company specializes in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and offers comprehensive support for […]

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Water Productivity in Cucumber Cultivation through Optimal Irrigation Scheduling

Key Takeaways: Study identifies the most efficient irrigation schedule for cucumbers grown in coconut coir within a solar greenhouse. Three irrigation methods were compared: soil moisture sensor-based (T-VWC), accumulated radiation […]

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The Paradox of Increasing Summertime Soil Moisture in the Continental USA

Key Takeaways: Contrary to climate model predictions of drier conditions, 57% of the continental USA shows increasing summertime soil moisture trends from 2011 to 2020. A new two-layer land surface […]

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Urban Strawberry Farming: A Path to Local Self-Sufficiency Through Knowledge Exchange

Key Takeaways Harper Adams University research underscores the potential of urban strawberry farming for local self-sufficiency. The study calls for collaboration between urban and rural strawberry producers to share expertise […]

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