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.

Biopolymers: The Key to Sustainable Agriculture and Improved Crop Yield?

One of the significant concerns of agriculture is enhancing plant nutrient efficiency to improve crop yield and quality while simultaneously reducing the environmental impact caused by excess nitrogen fertilizer application. […]

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ManaTech: Championing Impact AgriFoodTech Startups in LATAM

Mana Tech’s International Investor Readiness program, a groundbreaking initiative in the AgriFoodTech sector, is pioneering opportunities for startups in Latin America (LATAM). This region accounts for around 16% of global […]

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Univar Solutions Boosts Plant-Based Offerings with ICL’s Rovitaris Proteins

Univar Solutions Inc., a preeminent global provider of specialty ingredients and chemicals, has announced a new distribution agreement with ICL for its Rovitaris textured plant proteins in North America. This […]

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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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