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.

Exploring Greener, Sustainable, And Resilient Agriculture

France is facing an environmental crisis, with a concerning 70% decrease in natural windbreaks since the 1950s due to modern agricultural practices, as revealed by the General Council for Food, […]

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Urban Health Farms Announces Modular Farming Project in London

Urban Health Farms is launching its first UK modular farm in London, marking a significant milestone in its expansion.

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AgStack Foundation Launches Open-Source Sub-Project for Field-Level Carbon Monitoring

The AgStack Foundation, a project of the Linux Foundation, announced the initiation of a new sub-project aimed at creating an open-source digital remote sensing model for field-level carbon monitoring in […]

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University of Chicago’s Innovation Lab Establishes Commission on Climate Change, Food Security, and Agriculture

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab has established an Innovation Commission concentrating on Climate Change, Food Security, and Agriculture. In addition, Michael Kremer, a University Professor in Economics at […]

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Lab Error Leads to Erroneous Recall of lēf Farms Salad Greens

In a turn of events, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has clarified that a laboratory error led to the recent recall of lēf Farms' “Spice” […]

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Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Awards $970,000 to Cleantech and Agtech Initiatives

The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN²), a technology incubator co-administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation, has announced […]

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Unraveling Plant Immunity: Linking Receptor Activation to Signaling

A recent study by Sheikh et al. (2023) has uncovered the molecular mechanisms linking nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat (NLR) immune receptor activation and the initiation of downstream signaling in plants. Understanding […]

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PGIM Research Highlights Investment Opportunities in Transforming Food System

In the wake of recent global disruptions, including the Ukraine conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change, vulnerabilities in the worldwide food system have become apparent. However, these challenges have […]

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HYFM: Maintains Full Year Outlook Amid Restructuring Efforts

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (HYFM), a leading manufacturer and distributor of hydroponics equipment and supplies, has released its first-quarter results, showing a decrease in net sales and gross profit compared […]

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Daesung SmartHive Unveils Revolutionary Eco-Friendly Beekeeping Products

Daesung SmartHive, a K-Smart Agriculture&Farm Company subsidiary, has introduced innovative new products to enhance beekeeping practices. The company's product line includes the Plasma Ozone Storage, Wasp Trap, and Hive Controller, […]

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