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.

Andes Unveils Microbial Carbon Mineralization Methodology

In a significant step towards addressing climate change, Andes, a California-based carbon removal company, has publicly released the first-ever Microbial Carbon Mineralization (MCM) methodology. This innovative approach, developed in collaboration […]

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New Research Unlocks the Mystery of Reproductive Isolation in Rice Subspecies

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, scientists have unveiled the genetic mechanisms behind the reproductive isolation between two subspecies of rice, indica, and japonica. This discovery could pave […]

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GAME36 Enzyme: A Breakthrough in Non-Bitter Glycoalkaloids in Ripe Tomato Fruit

Scientists have made a significant discovery in the biosynthetic pathway of non-bitter glycoalkaloids in ripe tomato fruit, uncovering a critical enzyme that plays a role in converting bitter and toxic […]

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Israeli Microalgae Startup Brevel Raises $18.5M in Seed Funding

Brevel, an Israeli startup specializing in microalgae-based alternative protein, has raised $18.5 million in seed funding. The company’s innovative technology combines sugar-based microalgae fermentation with high light concentrations at industrial […]

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Vertical Farming’s Sustainable Future

During the recent Indoor AgTech Summit, India Langley from LettUs Grow provided an insightful perspective on the current landscape and future direction of the Vertical Farming (VF) industry. Her insights […]

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Farmers and Ranchers Rally Against the Marshall-Hinson EATS Act in Washington, D.C.

Farmers and ranchers from various agricultural organizations, including the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), gathered in Washington, D.C., to voice their strong opposition to the […]

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FarmWorks Secures $4.1M in Pre-Series A Funding Round

FarmWorks, a Kenyan agricultural technology (agtech) startup, has announced the successful raising of $4.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The round, backed by the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund, […]

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Ecoslay Partners with Urban Farm for Sustainable Plant-Based Haircare

Atlanta-based haircare brand, Ecoslay, has announced a unique partnership with the Truly Living Well Center For Natural Urban Agriculture, a local urban farm, in an effort to harvest fresh, organic […]

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SatSure and Rabo Partnerships Unite to Innovate Agri-Finance

SatSure, the world leader in Earth Observation (EO) space data applications, has announced a strategic partnership with Rabo Partnerships, aiming to revolutionize access to cash flow-based lending for smallholder farmers […]

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PepsiCo and Walmart Forge $120 Million Partnership to Bolster Regenerative Agriculture in North America

Global retail giant Walmart and multinational food and beverage corporation PepsiCo announced today a seven-year collaboration aimed at investing $120 million in support of U.S. and Canadian farmers. The plan […]

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