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.

US Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis Taylor to Lead Trade Mission to Japan

Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Alexis M. Taylor is set to spearhead an agricultural trade mission to Japan scheduled for June […]

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Leveraging Transparent Solar Panels

The latest episode of the Green Sense Show, a prominent radio program dedicated to sustainability, delved into the world of innovative agricultural practices with lead scientist Professor Yang Yang from […]

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Repurposing ‘Failed’ Antibiotics to Develop New Herbicides

Scientists are turning to innovative strategies in the face of mounting herbicide resistance threatening agriculture and the natural environment. For example, a study published in 2023 by Emily et al. […]

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New Approach for Stress Detection in Plants

A recent study by Kumar, Saifi, and Soami Daya Krishnananda, published in 2023, developed a novel method for stress detection in plants. This ground-breaking approach relies on monitoring the changes […]

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French Court of Audit Recommends Significant Reduction in Cattle Herds

The French Court of Audit recently recommended significantly reducing the country’s cattle herds, a proposal that has stirred dialogue among various stakeholders in the agriculture sector. The report suggests this […]

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Cracking the Genetic Code for Wheat Disease Resistance

A study by Wang et al., published in 2023, has furthered our understanding of wheat disease resistance by decoding the leaf rust resistance gene Lr9, initially derived from the wild […]

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Study Examines the Impact of Drought and Irrigation on Crop Yield

A groundbreaking study led by Zhang et al., published in 2023, presents a detailed examination of food security in China, a target central to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]

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Marc Fesneau Leads Strategic Committee for French Fruit & Vegetable Sovereignty Plan

Marc Fesneau, French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, chaired the inaugural meeting of the strategic steering committee for the fruit and vegetable sovereignty plan on Thursday, May 25. This […]

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SparkLabs Cultiv8 Launches CleanTech Accelerator to Support Ten Australian Startups

SparkLabs Cultiv8, a leading Agri-Food Tech accelerator in Australia, has announced its support for cleantech, investing in and providing guidance to ten startups through its newly established SparkLabs Cultiv8 CleanTech […]

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LED Technology for Enhanced Lettuce Growth: New Insights from Hydroponics

A 2023 study by Hamid Reza Soufi and his team suggests that light-emitting diode (LED) technology could significantly enhance plant growth and metabolic activities. In addition, the study offers valuable […]

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