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.

West Central Ag Boosters Receive $25,000 Hometown Pride Grant to Support Growing Grant County Initiative

Key Takeaways West Central Ag Boosters have been awarded a $25,000 Hometown Pride grant by Cenex and Farmers Cooperative Oil of Elbow Lake and Wendell. The grant aims to support […]

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Exceptional Aid for French Overseas Territory Fruit & Vegetable Sector

Key Takeaways The French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, announced a €10 million aid package for local fruit and vegetable producers in French overseas territories. The aid aims to offset the […]

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Republican Lawmakers Oppose Inclusion of EATS Act in Farm Bill

Key Takeaways Sixteen Republican House Members have sent a letter urging the House Committee on Agriculture to omit the EATS Act from the Farm Bill. The EATS Act aims to […]

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Future Food-Tech London Summit: Focus on Optimizing Fermentation

Key Takeaways The Future Food-Tech summit emphasized the need for collaborations between startups and incumbents to overcome infrastructure limitations and increase yield in fermentation processes. Yvonne Armitage, Director of Biotechnology […]

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Agri Food Companies Fall Short on Sustainability & Healthy Food

Key Takeaways The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) assessed 350 major food and agriculture companies, revealing a lack of commitment to sustainability and healthy food. Fewer than 4% of these companies […]

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University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center Partner on $3.5M Food Safety Research Grant

Key Takeaways The University of Rhode Island and The Organic Center have secured a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) […]

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The Future of Canadian Farming: A Fusion of Technology & Ag

Key Takeaways The Weston Family Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge has entered its second phase, awarding $1 million each to 11 Canadian teams for extending the berry growing season. The Challenge […]

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Auburn University Agriculturalists Shaping the Future of Farming in Alabama

Key Takeaways: Collaborative Effort: The Future of Farming Project is a joint initiative by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University College of Agriculture, and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. […]

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Joy Plant B.V. Embarks on Sustainable Horticulture Project with Powerplus Group

Key Takeaways: Sustainable Growth: Joy Plant B.V., a leading grower of Aloe Vera in the Netherlands, is committed to sustainable growth and environmental consciousness. LED Lighting: The company is significantly […]

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Raiz Vertical Farm Aims to Bring Sustainable Urban Agriculture to More Companies in Portugal

Key Takeaways: Sustainable Urban Agriculture: Raiz Vertical Farm offers a sustainable urban agriculture solution that uses 90% less water and 95% less land to mitigate local agricultural scarcity in Portugal. […]

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