Sepehr Achard

iGrow News Articles by: 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.
Learn how Digital Agronomy integrates tools and data science to enhance decision-making in agriculture for sustainable farming.

The Role of Data Platforms in Advancing Digital Agronomy

Learn how Digital Agronomy integrates tools and data science to enhance decision-making in agriculture for sustainable farming.

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Grodan & Philips Horticulture collaborate to reduce greenhouse energy use through integrated LED lighting, irrigation & climate strategies.

Grodan and Hoogendoorn Partner to Integrate Rootzone Data into IIVO Climate Computer

Grodan, a provider of stone wool substrate solutions, and Hoogendoorn Growth Management, a company specializing in horticultural automation, have announced a new integration that connects Grodan’s GroSens rootzone sensors with Hoogendoorn’s IIVO climate computer.

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BioLumic has introduced its first commercial Trait Activation System at Gro Alliance’s seed production facility in Wisconsin.

BioLumic Appoints Greg Levow as COO to Accelerate Global Commercial Expansion

BioLumic, a leader in seed trait innovation using non-GMO light treatment technology, has announced the appointment of Greg Levow as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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Farmland Partners' Net income reached $61.5 million ($1.19 per share), an increase from $31.7 million ($0.55 per share) in 2023.

Farmland Partners Reports Q2 2025 Results with Higher Gains from Farmland Sales and Continued Share Buybacks

Farmland Partners reported improved results for Q2 2025, driven primarily by gains from farmland sales and ongoing share repurchase activity.

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Edible Garden entered into a non-binding LOI to acquire Narayan d.o.o., a Slovenian producer of organic coconut & superfood products.

Edible Garden Expands Operations with Launch of Prairie Hills Facility in Iowa

Edible Garden announces a new 6.2-acre facility in Webster City, Iowa, called Edible Garden–Prairie Hills

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Netafim, the precision agriculture division of Orbia, has partnered with Treetoscope to integrate real-time plant sensing into its digital platform, GrowSphere™.

Orbia’s Precision Agriculture Segment Shows Modest Growth Amid Mixed Q2 2025 Results

Orbia Advance Corporation highlighted steady growth in its Precision Agriculture segment (Netafim), amid broader market variability across its portfolio.

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TRIC Robotics has raised $5.5 million in Seed funding to scale its field-proven UV and vacuum-based pest control robots.

TRIC Robotics Secures $5.5M to Scale Chemical-Free Pest Control with Autonomous UV Robots

TRIC Robotics has raised $5.5 million in Seed funding to scale its field-proven UV and vacuum-based pest control robots.

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Vestaron raises over $20M to accelerate the commercialization of peptide-based bioinsecticides & support expansion in North America & Europe.

Vestaron Secures Multiple Emergency Use Authorizations for SPEAR LEP Bioinsecticide

Vestaron Crop Protection has obtained its fourth Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in Greece for SPEAR LEP to control Tuta absoluta in tomatoes.

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Square Roots Japan, headquartered in Tokyo, has been launched as a new venture leveraging Square Roots’ indoor vertical farming platform.

Square Roots Launches Sage, an AI Copilot for Indoor Farmers

Square Roots has introduced Sage, an AI-powered assistant built to support both new and experienced farmers in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).

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METAFARMERS unveiled its AI-driven agricultural robot, Omni Farmer, at AFPRO 2025 in Seoul from July 16–18.

METAFARMERS Unveils Omni Farmer Robotics Platform at AFPRO 2025 in Seoul

METAFARMERS unveiled its AI-driven agricultural robot, Omni Farmer, at AFPRO 2025 in Seoul from July 16–18.

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