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.

RWE Launches Innovative Agri-PV Plant in Germany

Key Takeaways: RWE’s Agri-PV plant has started supplying green electricity in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The plant, constructed in five months, is situated on seven hectares of recultivated land near the […]

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IBERS Receives £3.3M Grant For Research On Clover

Key Takeaways The UK Government has granted £3.3 million for legume research to mitigate fertilizer use and livestock agriculture emissions. This initiative is part of the effort to reduce greenhouse […]

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Fighting Gray Leaf Spot in Maize: Unpacking ZmWAKLY’s Role

Key Takeaways A study by Zhong et al. (2024) identifies the gene ZmWAKL as key in resistance to Gray Leaf Spot (GLS) in maize. GLS, caused by Cercospora zeae-maydis and […]

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Rhizoctonia Root-Rot: Combating Disease in Tomatoes

Key Takeaways Abbas et al. (2024) conducted a study exploring the use of certain bacterial strains to combat Rhizoctonia root-rot in tomatoes. Bacillus velezensis, Bacillus megaterium, and Herpaspirillum huttiense, isolated […]

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Black Pepper Leaf Disease Detection System Developed In Study

Key Takeaways Kini, V and Pai (2024) developed an intelligent computer vision system using deep learning to diagnose leaf diseases in black pepper plants. The system employs state-of-the-art transfer learning […]

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Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) In Hydroponic Lettuce Cultivation

Key Takeaways A study by Boran İkiz, Hayriye Daşgan, and Gruda 2024 investigates Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) use in hydroponic lettuce cultivation. The study demonstrates significant improvements in lettuce […]

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Farm Energy Efficiency: A Study of Organic vs. Conventional Farms

Key Takeaways A study by Chmelíková et al. (2024) evaluates energy use efficiency in German farming systems, comparing organic and conventional farms. Data from 60 farms (30 organic and 30 […]

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Alliance One International Opens A New Seed Industrialization Unit in Brazil

Key Takeaways: Alliance One International, LLC opens a new seed industrialization unit in Brazil. The unit is part of Alliance One’s Global Research, Development, and Deployment Center in Passo do […]

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Patriot Growth Insurance Services Partners With Momentum Ag

Key Takeaways: Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC has formed a partnership with Momentum Ag. Momentum Ag specializes in agricultural insurance, including crop, livestock, and health insurance. The company, with a […]

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NTT & ClimateForce Collaborate to Develop Smart Rainforest in Australia’s Daintree

Key Takeaways The partnership between NTT and ClimateForce to regenerate part of Australia’s Daintree Rainforest. Utilization of NTT’s Smart Management Platform Technology and Analytics in restoration. Focus on sustainable models […]

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