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.

$10M Invested in New Mexico Agriculture Through Rural Roots Endowment

Key Takeaways American AgCredit and Farm Credit of New Mexico merge, focusing on the growth of New Mexico agriculture. A $10 million Rural Roots Endowment was established to invest in […]

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BoomGrow Secures Investment from Gobi Partners

Key Takeaways Gobi Partners invests in Malaysian AgriTech startup BoomGrow through its ESG-focused GDIV fund. BoomGrow’s innovative “Machine Farms” use 95% less land, water, and labor than traditional farming. The […]

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Study Reveals Gene That Could Enable Mechanical Harvesting of Fresh-Market Tomatoes

Key Takeaways The study by Zhu et al., 2023, focuses on the gene fs8.1, which controls machine-harvestable processing tomatoes’ elongated shape and crush resistance. FS8.1 is a non-canonical GT-2 factor […]

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What The Future Of Vertical Farming Holds?

Vertical farming is a rapidly growing industry that seeks to provide eco-friendly and locally-grown produce while reducing conventional agriculture’s environmental impact. The European Commission has recently approved certain advanced genomic […]

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Integrating Wind Turbines In Agriculture

Since the Paris Accord of 2015, many countries have committed to reducing their carbon emissions and environmental impact by turning away from fossil fuel energy. As a result, there has been […]

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Prima Launches Aviator Seed Line, Expanding Its Cannabis Genetics Offering

Key Takeaways: Prima, a premium cannabis genetics company, has launched its official Aviator seed line. The company focuses on high potency, high-quality, and solventless hash producers. The Aviator line is […]

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Earthworms Contribute Significantly to Global Food Production

Key Takeaways According to a study by Fonte, Hsieh, and Mueller, earthworms contribute to approximately 6.5% of global grain production and 2.3% of legume production. The study quantifies earthworms’ impact […]

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Ceres Greenhouse Solutions Partners with Rabensteiner to Transform Glass Architecture

Key Takeaways Ceres Greenhouse Solutions announces a strategic partnership with European leader Rabensteiner. The collaboration aims to redefine glass architecture with energy-efficient structures. The partnership will focus on creating spaces […]

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Bonduelle Group Reports Strong Growth in Revenue and Profitability for FY 2022-2023

Key Takeaways Bonduelle Group’s FY 2022-2023 revenue reached €2,406.2 million, marking a 9.2% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Current operating profitability rose by 24.8%, exceeding communicated guidance with […]

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SolAgra Partners with University of Delaware for Pioneering Agrivoltaics Research

Key Takeaways: SolAgra has contracted with the University of Delaware to build two agrivoltaic solar arrays at campuses in Newark and Georgetown. The research aims to study the co-location of […]

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