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.

International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture Opens in Narrabri

Key Takeaways The University of Sydney’s I.A. Watson Grains Research Centre in Narrabri has officially opened the $15.2 million International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture. The facility aims to […]

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Global Scientists Unlock Secrets of Ancient Wheat to Enhance Future Crop Resilience

Key Takeaways International scientists have sequenced and analyzed the genomes of wild and domesticated einkorn, the world’s first domesticated wheat species. Led by Dr. Raju Datla of the Global Institute […]

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Smart Irrigation Technology Could Save California Billions

A recent analysis by Lumo, a Smart Agtech company specializing in advanced water technology, suggests that new irrigation systems could save California’s farmers up to $9.75 billion in labor and […]

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Apex.AI Partners with Krone and Lemken to Develop Autonomous Farming Systems

Apex.AI, a leading developer of safety-certified software for mobility and autonomous applications, announced a joint product development project with Krone and Lemken, agricultural machinery manufacturers, and precision agricultural technology. The […]

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SecondBloom Auctions to Oversee Sale of AeroFarms’ Newark Facility Assets

Key Takeaways: SecondBloom Auctions has been chosen to manage the auction of AeroFarms’ original vertical farming facility in Newark, NJ. The online auction will run from August 28 to September […]

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New Study Introduces “SoilPP” to Assess Brazil’s Agricultural Potential

Key Takeaways: The study by Greschuk et al., 2023, introduces a novel approach called “SoilPP” for assessing soil’s productive potential. Only 30% of Brazil’s total agricultural areas are currently used […]

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Study Reveals Enhanced Benefits of Fennel Seed Essential Oil Through Bio-Organic Fertilization

Key Takeaways: The study by Abdelbaky et al., 2023, focuses on the effects of different bio-organic fertilization methods on fennel seed essential oil (FSEO). Combining poultry manure (PM) or farmyard […]

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Hestia Venture Partners Acquires Davis Research Station

Key Takeaways: Hestia Venture Partners acquires Davis Research Station, a 40-acre ag-tech research facility in Davis, CA. The facility is adjacent to UC Davis, a leading agriculture and food science […]

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Agrela Ecosystems Unveils PheNode, a Game-Changing Environmental Sensor Platform

Agrela Ecosystems, a startup led by principal investigator Nadia Shakoor, PhD, at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, has unveiled its pilot product, PheNode. This scalable environmental sensor platform is […]

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Heavy Rains Inflict Over $1 Billion in Agricultural Losses in Chile

Last week, Chile experienced extreme weather conditions, with heavy rains causing devastating losses in its central south farming region. According to estimates by authorities and industry experts, the losses may […]

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