Sepehr Achard

administrator
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.

NCGA Survey Reveals Growing Fertilizer Cost and Supply Concerns Among U.S. Corn Farmers

The National Corn Growers Association conducted two nationwide surveys in late March 2026 revealing mounting fertilizer affordability and access concerns among U.S. corn farmers.

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GreenTech Americas 2025 Records 19% Visitor Growth at Sixth Edition in Querétaro

GreenTech Americas 2025 attracted 7,195 professionals, a 19% increase in unique visitors compared to the previous edition

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CoBank Reports Energy Crisis Threatens Rural Communities as Farm Bill Advances

CoBank's Knowledge Exchange report reveals rural communities face disproportionate impacts from rising fuel costs due to longer driving distances and diesel-intensive farming operations.

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Agriodor’s INSIOR® Gr A Receives French Authorization for Sugar Beet Aphid Control

Agriodor developed INSIOR® Gr A, an olfactory repellent technology distributed by Syngenta in France for controlling green aphids that cause sugar beet yellowing disease.

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Verdant Robotics Expands SharpShooter System to Grass Seed and Sod Production Markets

Verdant Robotics expands its SharpShooter precision application system into grass seed and sod production sectors on April 8, 2026.

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2nd Nature and Kanematsu Corporation Launch AI-Driven Agricultural Side Stream Collaboration

2nd Nature and Kanematsu Corporation have announced a collaboration to assess the potential of agricultural and food processing side streams as sources of high-value functional ingredients

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How Schools Fund Container Farms: Grants, Budgets, and Alternative Funding Models

School container farm grants are one of several funding pathways, alongside district capital budgets and local partnerships.

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Spire Global Expands Agriculture Intelligence With Integrated Soil Moisture and Weather Forecasting

Spire Global has expanded its agriculture intelligence offering to include integrated soil moisture data and weather forecasting capabilities.

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Syngenta Launches VIRESTINA™, First New Selective Herbicide for Resistant Grass Weeds in Nearly 40 Years

Syngenta has announced the global launch of VIRESTINA™ technology, the world's first selective herbicide to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton in nearly 40 years.

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Foray Bioscience and Z’s Nutty Ridge Partner to Scale Hazelnut Trees With Fabricated Seed Technology

Foray Bioscience and Z's Nutty Ridge have signed a partnership agreement to develop fabricated seeds for proprietary hybrid hazelnut varieties adapted to the northeastern United States.

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