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.

N’GINS Program: Pioneering a New Generation of Nutraceutical Ingredients

The N’GINS program, which stands for “Nouvelle Génération d’Ingrédients Nutraceutique Santé” or “New Generation of Health Nutraceutical Ingredients,” aims to introduce a new range of environmentally friendly, “nature-identical” polyphenols to […]

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Dr. Brian Sook Joins CJB Applied Technologies

CJB Applied Technologies, a contract chemical development company, recently welcomed Dr. Brian Sook as their new Senior Formulation Chemist. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Dr. Sook joins […]

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The Yield Lab LATAM and Rural Ventures Announce Partnership

The partnership between The Yield Lab LATAM and Rural Ventures will create a complete ecosystem for new AgTechs and FoodTechs in Latin America. In addition, the collaboration will allow startups […]

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TissenBioFarm Selected for Samsung’s Sustainable Future Food TechUP+ Program

TissenBioFarm, a South Korean startup focused on cultivated meat, has been chosen to participate in the “SAMSUNG Welstory TechUP+” program. The program, created by Samsung and startup accelerator FuturePlay, aims […]

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Hess Donates $50M to Salk Institute’s Plant Initiative to Fight Climate Change

Hess Corporation is donating $50 million to the Salk Institute’s Campaign for Discovery: The Power of Science to support the Harnessing Plants Initiative, which seeks to mitigate climate change by […]

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Airborne Sounds of Stressed Plants: Implications for Agriculture

The discovery of airborne sounds emitted by stressed plants represents a significant breakthrough in our understanding of plant behavior. The ability to record and classify these sounds provides new insights […]

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Heavy Metal Stress Impairs Photosynthesis in Urban Lawns

In urban areas, pollution is a major environmental issue affecting lawn establishment and maintenance. Perennial ryegrass, a common grass species, can help mitigate this problem. However, heavy metals such as […]

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Argentina Unveils “Soy Dollar” to Boost Agriculture Exports

Argentina’s government is set to unveil a new “soy dollar” exchange rate on Monday to boost agricultural exports and replenish the central bank’s foreign reserves. The exchange rate will be […]

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Accenture 2023 CEA Study: Challenges and Opportunities

Accenture, a global professional services company, recently published its 2023 Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) study, authored by Matt Ritchie, Jaime Guerrero, and Gaurav Sharma. The report, which features insights and […]

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Better Future Farms to Build Hydroponic Greenhouse in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Better Future Farms, Inc. (website) will build a new hydroponic greenhouse and processing facility in Louisa County Industrial Air Park. This will bring the […]

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