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.

Iowa Farmers’ Positive Outlook and Rising Agtech Investments

Bank Iowa’s second annual survey of Iowa farmers revealed a predominantly positive outlook on the 2023 agricultural economy, with 67% of respondents believing it would be the same or more […]

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Regenerative Ranching: Nestlé, NFWF & Cargill Tackle Climate Change

Nestlé, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), and Cargill have joined forces to support adopting voluntary conservation practices that combat climate change. This collaboration will bolster native wildlife habitats […]

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X-Caliber Rural Capital Closes $56M Bridge Loan for Hardee Fresh’s Vertical Farm in Georgia

X-Caliber Rural Capital, an affiliate of X-Caliber Holdings and a USDA-licensed lender for rural business and economic development projects, has announced closing a $56 million bridge loan for a Hardee […]

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POMETA: Smart Crop Load Management for Apple Growers

ADDIUM, a frontrunner in developing advanced agricultural solutions, has announced the launch of POMETA, its cutting-edge intelligent crop load management system. This new technology aims to assist apple producers in […]

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Eurostat Data Reveals Agriculture Price Increase Slows Down

The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 significantly impacted global agricultural markets, as both nations had been significant exporters of grains, wheat, maize, oilseeds, and fertilizers. As a result, Eurostat […]

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Agrotools Expands to North America with Eye on Consolidating Agribusiness Market

Agrotools, a leading technology and intelligence company for agribusiness, is expanding its operations into North America, announcing the appointment of Rafael Quintella to lead the company in the region. Quintella’s […]

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Alex Bell Joins J.P. Morgan SGE as Partner for Climate Solutions

J.P. Morgan Private Capital has announced the appointment of Alex Bell as a Partner of its Sustainable Growth Equity (SGE) platform. With nearly two decades of private equity experience and […]

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Italy Bans Cellular Agriculture To ‘Safeguard Its Farmers’

Italy recently passed a bill prohibiting lab-grown food and animal feed production and use to protect the country’s heritage and local farmers. Agriculture lobby Coldiretti has argued that this move […]

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PacBio & Corteva Develop High-Throughput Sequencing Workflows

PacBio’s collaboration with Corteva Agriscience represents a significant milestone in agricultural genomics. With the development of novel workflows that enable high throughput plant and microbial genome sequencing, the two companies […]

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Turningpoint Alliance Launches to Decarbonize Food Systems

Zero Summit and Vidavo Ventures have partnered to launch the Turningpoint Alliance, a global initiative to decarbonize food systems. Over fifteen co-founding members, including food companies, crop and livestock farmers, […]

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