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.

Study Unveils New Insights into Plant Growth and Development

A recent study by Zhang et al. (2023) has provided valuable insights into plant growth and development using chemical mapping of the developing maize root. Understanding plant growth is essential […]

Read More

Ireland and New Zealand Launch Joint Research Call on Agriculture and Climate Change

Martin Heydon, Ireland's Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, and Damien O'Connor M.P., New Zealand's Minister for Agriculture, jointly launched second Ireland – New […]

Read More

Farmless Secures €1.2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding for Carbon-Negative Food Production

Netherlands-based startup Farmless has raised €1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round, propelling its innovative carbon-negative food ingredient production process. The funding signifies a crucial step towards the company's goal […]

Read More

Lypid Launches Plant-Based Pork Belly in the US and Taiwan Markets

In a move aimed at providing more diverse alternatives in the food sector, Lypid, a US-based food tech company, has introduced Lypid Pork Belly, touted as the world's first plant-based […]

Read More

Pyrénées-Orientales Department in France Upgrades to Crisis Alert Level – Pressuring The Agriculture Sector

The French Department of Pyrénées-Orientales is facing an exceptional drought, escalating the alert level to crisis status. This move aims to ensure water supply throughout the summer while considering its […]

Read More

Fulcrum Integrates Esri’s ArcGIS Maps to Enhance Field Inspection Management

Fulcrum, a leading provider of field inspection management platforms, announced today the integration of Esri's ArcGIS Maps software development kit (SDK) into its platform. This move is set to provide […]

Read More

Octarine Bio and Ginkgo Bioworks Announce Partnership

Octarine Bio, a synthetic biology company focusing on sustainable bio-based ingredients, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), a leading cell programming and biosecurity platform, announced a multi-stage partnership today. The collaboration […]

Read More

Can China Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Maize Production By 2030?

A recent study by Luo et al. (2023) has revealed that China can achieve self-sufficiency in maize production by using optimal planting density and soil management strategies. The research comes […]

Read More

Improvin’ Bags €3.5M Investment for Agri-Food Sustainability Platform

In a boost to sustainability efforts within the agri-food industry, Improvin', a sustainability performance platform, has completed a seed investment round worth €3.5 million. This funding is expected to expedite […]

Read More

AIM for Climate Boosts Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment

During the opening plenary of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, co-hosted by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, it was announced that there would be […]

Read More
<!-- ============================================================ iGrow Exit-Intent Popup — drop-in snippet Paste this whole block before in your theme footer (footer.php) or via WPCode / "Insert Headers and Footers" plugin → "Site Wide Footer" location. Behavior: - Desktop only (≥768px wide) — skipped on mobile to avoid Google's mobile interstitial penalty. - Triggers (whichever fires first): 1. Exit-intent (mouse leaves viewport top) 2. 30 seconds on page (TIME_MS variable below) - Frequency cap: once per 30 days per visitor (cookie) - Excluded paths: /pricing, /checkout, /billing, /account, /subscribe, /login (edit the EXCLUDE regex to change) - Total weight: ~3 KB