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.

Legume-Rhizobia Symbiosis: CRISPR/Cas9 Reveals New Insights

Key Takeaways: Research by Berivan Güngör et al. (2023) focuses on the role of nodule-specific cysteine-rich (NCR) peptides in legume-rhizobia symbiosis. Despite the Medicago truncatula genome encoding about 700 NCR […]

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Hydroponic Lettuce Cultivation: Study Looks At Optimizing

Key Takeaways: Research by Hamid Reza Soufi, Roosta, and Mohsen Hamidpour (2023) focuses on optimizing hydroponic lettuce cultivation. The study tests different nutrient solution replacement methods and LED light spectra […]

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Cu@Ag-CPX Nanocomposite as a Potent Antimicrobial Agent

Key Takeaways: Pormohammad et al. (2023) explore using purple cabbage extract to synthesize Cu nanoparticles. A new Cu@Ag-CPX nanocomposite was created, showing promising antimicrobial properties. The study utilized advanced techniques […]

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Acuity Brands News: Acquires Arize® From Current

Key Takeaways: Acuity Brands acquired the Arize® family of horticulture lighting products from Current Lighting Solutions. Hort Americas will remain the exclusive distributor in North America. The acquisition aims to […]

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Gaurav Srivastava’s Commitment to Global Food Security

Key Takeaways: Gaurav Srivastava and Sharon Srivastava’s foundation focuses on global food security and gender equality in agriculture. The foundation addresses food security challenges through partnerships across government and private […]

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PEIAgFRF: Federal Investment Launches Fiona Recovery Program

Key Takeaways: The Prince Edward Island Agriculture Fiona Recovery Fund (PEIAgFRF) was established with $8.5M in federal funding. The program aims to assist agricultural operations affected by Hurricane Fiona in […]

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Food For The Poor Canada & Canadians Collaborate to Build a Village in San Antonio, Honduras

Key Takeaways: Over the last three years, Canadians, in partnership with Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) and CEPUDO, have built a village in San Antonio, Honduras. The project has […]

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S9E119 Jonah Krochmalnek / Microgreens Consulting – Turning Green: A Finance Graduate’s Venture into Microgreens Farming

Jonah Krochmalnek, the founder of Microgreens Consulting, has emerged as a significant figure in the vertical farming industry. His Vertical Farming journey from finance to farming is unique, Jonah’s story […]

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RHA Ventures Announces 519 Growth Fund II

Key Takeaways: New Venture Capital Fund: RHA Ventures launches $30M 519 Growth Fund II. Investment Focus: Targets early-stage companies in Agriculture, Agri-Food, and Technology-Enabled sectors. Vision: Aim to support innovative, […]

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Collaborative Breakthrough in Cell-Based Food Production by Tiamat Sciences and BIOMILQ

Key Takeaways: Plant-Based Protein Innovation: Tiamat Sciences and BIOMILQ collaborated to create a cost-effective plant-based protein for cell-based food production. Cost Reduction in Production: Plant-based Human Prolactin protein reduces production […]

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