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.

Australian AgTech Startup, Loam Raises $73M In A Series B

Loam, a startup with a mission to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, has just raised $73 million in a Series B funding round. This funding will help to […]

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Futura Gaïa Nets An 11M Euro Funding Round

Futura Gaïa is a company that specializes in designing and selling turnkey vertical farms. They have developed a unique solution called rotary geoponics, which involves growing plants in soil. The […]

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French Action Plan for Beet Farmers and Sugar Industry after CJEU Ruling

The French government is taking action to support its beet farmers and sugar industry following a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (CJEU) which excluded the use of […]

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The Carbon Positive Project: A Pioneering Initiative for the Future of New Zealand Agriculture

The Carbon Positive project, a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the New Zealand cropping sector, has officially gotten underway in Hawke’s Bay. This project is a first-of-its-kind study that will be […]

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The Increasing Influence Of Robotics & AI in CEA

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been transforming the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, significantly improving efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. The integration of these technologies has resulted in a new […]

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REGACE Project Aims Cost-Effective Agrivoltaic Technology

REGACE Partners is a consortium of 12 organizations from 5 countries dedicated to developing cost-effective agrivoltaic technology. The consortium gathered recently at the greenhouses of Trisolar to kick off the […]

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Austria To Consider Leveraging Satellite Imagery To Adapt Measures

Austria is taking an innovative approach to monitoring the conditions of its agriculture sector, with plans to use satellite technology to keep track of billions in EU subsidies provided under […]

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Zero Gravity Solutions Adds Industry Veterans Pedro Lichtinger and David Delaney to Board of Directors

Zero Gravity Solutions, Inc. has recently announced the appointment of Pedro Lichtinger and David Delaney to its board of directors. The company is at the forefront of sustainability, using its […]

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InPlanet Secures €1.2 Million in Funding to Tackle Carbon Removal in the Tropics

InPlanet, a start-up company founded in August 2022, has raised €1.2 million from impact investors to tackle the global problem of carbon removal. The CEO and co-founder, Felix Harteneck, realized […]

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Agtech Adoption: Overcoming Barriers to Scaling in Agriculture

McKinsey Company recently published an article focusing on the challenges agriculture technology faces. Agriculture technology, or agtech, has recently seen a surge in investment. Still, its adoption has been slowed […]

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