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.

Data-Driven Crop Model Aids Accurate Crop Yield Predictions

A new study in Nature by Chang et al. proposes a data-driven crop model combining the knowledge advantage of process-based modeling and the computational advantage of data-driven modeling. The model […]

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Taurus Agricultural Marketing Partners with Ostara

In a groundbreaking move towards promoting sustainable farming, Ostara and Taurus Agricultural Marketing have announced a long-term partnership to distribute sustainable, high-efficiency phosphate fertilizers in western Canada. Taurus Ag will […]

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Scope Carbon Corp. Announces Intent to Acquire Farm Flight

Scope Carbon Corp., a leading innovator in the carbon offset market, has announced a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Arizona-based Farm Flight, an advanced image-based crop data and analytics […]

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Siemens and Infinite Acres to Open Research Center for Vertical Farming in The Hague

Siemens Netherlands and Infinite Acres have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint research center in The Hague. The center will integrate Siemens’ technology and services with […]

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Angie Crone Appointed CEO of Upcycled Food Association

The Upcycled Food Association (UFA) has announced the appointment of Angie Crone as its permanent CEO, effective immediately. Since being interim CEO in November 2022, Crone has been instrumental in […]

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$32.6 Million Allocated to Boost Western Australia’s Biosecurity

The McGowan Government has announced a $32.6 million investment to strengthen Western Australia’s biosecurity defenses in response to the increasing threat of animal diseases. The funding aims to safeguard the […]

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Scottish AgTech Firm Crover Launches Robot to Optimize Grain Storage

Crover (website), a Scottish agriculture technology developer, has launched a pioneering robot that “surfs” through bulk stacks of crops to ensure adequate grain storage. This innovative technology aims to aid […]

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Abu Dhabi Opens Its First Plant-Based Meat Production

Abu Dhabi has recently opened its first state-of-the-art plant-based meat production facility in KEZAD, marking a significant milestone in the country’s food security, sustainability, and climate action efforts. The 20,000-square-foot […]

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It’s Fresh! Secures $7.82M To Fight Food Waste & Expand Globally

Global food technology firm, It’s Fresh!, has announced a successful investment round worth £6.7 million led by BGF and Zintinus, a German VC fund, alongside existing investor Praesidium. It’s Fresh! […]

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Solum Partners Raises $850 Million for Second Fund Focused on Global Agricultural Investments

Investment management firm Solum Partners (website) has announced the successful closing of its second fund, Solum Partners Fund II, L.P., and related vehicles. The fund surpassed its initial target, securing […]

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