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.

Saint-Laurent Greenlights Urban Agriculture: Residential Greenhouses and Industrial Rooftop Gardens

In a move toward urban biodiversity and local sourcing, the Saint-Laurent council has approved greenhouses in residential backyards and vegetable gardens in all yards. The decision at its general meeting […]

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CellX Bags New Financing Round to Advance Cell Cultured Meat Production

CellX, a Shanghai-based synthetic biology technology company, has recently secured tens of millions of yuan in a new A+ financing round. This fundraising follows their A-round financing of nearly 100 […]

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YDLabs Receives $13.78M For New Microorganism Fermentation Labs

Israel-based biotech startup YDLabs has unveiled plans to establish a series of state-of-the-art microorganism fermentation laboratories designed to cater to the burgeoning foodtech industry. This announcement marks a significant milestone […]

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Compass UOL Empowers its Software Engineers with AI Cockpit to Expedite Software Development

Compass UOL, a leading digital services firm, has announced a significant investment in its software engineering team by equipping them with AI Cockpit, a cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence (AI) system. […]

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Advanced Genomic Approaches: Paving the Way for Improved Forest Genetic Programs

In a breakthrough study by Guilherme Bravim Canal and colleagues (2023), novel genomic methods have been employed to enhance understanding of the genetic architecture behind the trait variability in non-domesticated […]

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Pioneering Sensor Suite Enhances Crop Health Monitoring

A breakthrough study by researchers Hossain and Tabassum, published in 2023, introduced an innovative sensor technology called PlantFit. This novel system, aimed at significantly transforming agricultural practices, can simultaneously measure […]

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CRISPR: The Future of Agriculture Amidst Promise & Controversy

As the boundaries of science continue to expand, a new horizon of possibilities has begun to unveil itself with the advent of gene editing technologies. The groundbreaking CRISPR-Cas9 system, in […]

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A Deep Dive into CEA and Vertical Farming

In a recent exchange of ideas, Sonia Lo unfold.ag’s CEO and a board member at Urban-gro, together with Randy Frederick, a strategic advisor at Urban-gro, dissected the CEA and Vertical […]

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Tenchijin Ventures into Space Farming, Harnesses Big Data for Lunar Asparagus Cultivation

Japanese space venture Tenchijin, accredited by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is revolutionizing agriculture by applying its Tenchijin COMPASS data utilization platform. Tenchijin has a bold vision for future […]

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Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Initiatives with Agricultural Producers

In a move to strengthen the United States agricultural sector and support rural economies, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced a series of partnerships with American agricultural producers. These partnerships aim […]

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