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.

How Sun Tubes Are Cutting Costs and Boosting Profitability In CEA

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) companies face many challenges; one of the most significant is lighting. Traditional lighting solutions are often energy-intensive, increasing energy costs and operational expenses. Furthermore, the additional […]

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Farm Bill To Inflation: A Roundup of Economic Developments

In January 2023, the UK’s annual inflation rate dropped to 10.1% from 10.5% in December but fell short of market expectations of 10.3%. The transportation, restaurant, and hotel industries saw […]

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Tyson Ventures Invests In Athian’s Latest Funding Round

Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, Inc., has invested in Athian, the world’s first cloud-based carbon marketplace for the livestock industry. This new investment and previous investments […]

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Singapore’s Incredible Urban Planning and Food Security Efforts

Singapore, also known as the “Little Red Dot,” is a city-state with a high population density within a relatively small land area. Yet, despite its size, Singapore is home to […]

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Agros Banks a $2.7M In A Pre-Series A Funding Round

The Singapore-based agri-tech startup, Agros, has raised US$2.7 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Gaia Impact Fund and Schneider Electric Energy Access Asia. Founded in 2019, Agros […]

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$9.5M Granted For The Compost & Food Waste Reduction Pilot Projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced that it will make up to $9.5 million available for Compost and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for the fiscal […]

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CULT Food Science Announced 15% Acquisition By Marc Lustig

CULT Food Science Corp., a leading cellular agriculture technology and products company has announced that Marc Lustig has acquired 15% of the company through his family office L5 Capital Inc., […]

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Plant Biostimulant Act Reintroduced By Rep. Jimmy Panetta & Jim Baird

On March 15th, 2023, Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jim Baird reintroduced the Plant Biostimulant Act, establishing a more consistent process for approving commercial plant biostimulant use and requiring further federal […]

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Resolve Biosciences Appoints New CEO

Resolve Biosciences, a company specializing in Molecular Cartography™ technology has recently appointed John Stark as its new CEO. Stark brings over 20 years of experience commercializing early-stage technologies, scaling organizations, […]

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What’s Happening In The Banking Industry & How It Affects Agriculture & AgTech?

Silicon Valley Bank and other regional banks, including Signature, collapsed last week, and this week we’ve learned that larger European banks are also tumbling, sending shockwaves across markets. This has […]

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