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.

RAE-Led Partnership Secures $80M for Climate-Smart Agriculture Project ‘Horizon II’

Key Takeaways Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) leads a partnership of 13 public and private entities that have secured an $80 million grant from the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. […]

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BigIron and Hutson Partner for Extensive No-Reserve Auctions of Agricultural Equipment

Key Takeaways: BigIron, an online auction platform, and Hutson, a John Deere dealership, have announced a series of no-reserve auctions for October. The auctions will feature a wide range of […]

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Kern Tec Raises €12M in Series A Funding to Upcycle Food Waste

Key Takeaways: Kern Tec, an Austrian foodtech startup, has secured €12 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Telos Impact and included PeakBridge Growth 2 fund […]

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Le Shift Project Launches Agriculture Initiative to Transform French Agricultural System

Key Takeaways: Le Shift Project announces a comprehensive agriculture initiative to transform the French agricultural system. The project addresses the physical constraints and socio-economic challenges affecting the sector. It aims […]

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Lightstar Renewables Initiates Agrivoltaics Solar Farm in New York

Key Takeaways: Lightstar Renewables is set to commence its first agrivoltaics project in New York, marking a significant milestone in both the agriculture and solar industries. The Old Myers project […]

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Sentinel Fertigation Secures $2.5M in Seed Funding

Key Takeaways Sentinel Fertigation closes a $2.5 million series seed funding round co-led by Homegrown Capital, Grit Road Partners, and Invest Nebraska. The funding will be used to expand market […]

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Altamont Capital Partners Sells Douglas Products to Brightstar Capital Partners

Key Takeaways Altamont Capital Partners announces the sale of Douglas Products, a specialty products manufacturer in agriculture and pest control, to Brightstar Capital Partners. Altamont first invested in Douglas Products […]

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Press Briefing Analysis: The Impacts of a Government Shutdown on Agriculture and Nutrition Programs

Key Takeaways Risk to Nutrition Programs: A government shutdown would put vital nutrition assistance programs like WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) at risk, affecting nearly 7 million mothers and young […]

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Unveiling the Interplay Between Calcium and Stress Hormones in Plant Drought Resilience

Key Takeaways Researchers discover a calcium sensing module that negatively regulates drought stress in plants. The study reveals that mutants cbl1/9 and cipk1 show hypersensitivity to the stress hormone Abscisic […]

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The Reality Check: Glenn Behrman on the Myths and Realities of Indoor Farming

I recently had a candid interview with Glenn Behrman, President of CEA Advisors and the mastermind behind The Growtainer®. We discussed the intricacies of indoor and vertical farming, which is […]

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