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.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Visits New Holland Agriculture Apprenticeship Program

Key Takeaways UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently visited New Holland Agriculture's apprenticeship program at Writtle University College (WUC). The visit aimed to discuss the apprentices' passion for the food […]

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FarmInsect Secures €8M for Protein-Rich Animal Feed from Insects

Key Takeaways FarmInsect has raised €8 million in a Series A financing round led by Sandwater, Bayern Kapital, Minderoo Foundation, and the EIC Fund. The startup aims to replace conventional […]

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Deficit Irrigation Techniques Enhance Water Use Efficiency in Hydroponic Rose Cultivation

Key Takeaways The study explores deficit irrigation techniques in hydroponic greenhouse cultivation of cut roses. Three irrigation treatments were tested: Full Irrigation (FI), Partial Root Drying (PRD), and Sustained Deficit […]

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Robotized Indoor Phenotyping Proves Effective for Climate-Resilient Maize Breeding

Key Takeaways Breeding for climate resilience requires considering adaptive traits beyond just yield. Robotized indoor phenotyping allows for high-throughput measurement of such adaptive traits. Maize adaptive traits can be inferred […]

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Bioscience Association Manitoba Welcomes Ministers For Bioeconomy

Key Takeaways Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) welcomes three newly appointed ministers. The ministers are expected to play a significant role in advancing Manitoba's bioeconomy. Minister Jamie Moses will oversee Economic […]

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6th Animal AgTech Innovation Summit Returns to San Francisco

Key Takeaways The 6th Animal AgTech Innovation Summit will convene in San Francisco, attracting 500 leaders from the meat and dairy supply chain. The summit aims to enhance animal health, […]

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Australian Plant Phenomics Facility Receives $60M for Crop Development

Key Takeaways The Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) will receive $60 million in core funding over the next five years. The funding aims to expand APPF's network and accelerate the […]

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UMIAMI Secures $34.7M for Plant-Based Chicken Innovation & U.S. Expansion

Key Takeaways UMIAMI raised $34.7 million in a new funding round, bringing its total funding to $107 million. The company plans to open a headquarters in Chicago and focus on […]

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Ideal Energy and Iowa State University Launch Agrivoltaics Research Project

Key Takeaways Iowa State University and Ideal Energy have inaugurated the Alliant Solar Farm, an agrivoltaics research project. The project received a four-year, $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department […]

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£2.45M Gift to Imperial College London Fuels Innovative Soil Microbial Research

Key Takeaways A £2.45 million donation from the Michael Uren Foundation will fund research on soil microbial communities at Imperial College London. The research aims to address the challenge of […]

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