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.

GAFSP Announces $38.75 Million in Grants to Support Smallholder Farmers Globally

GAFSP allocated $38.75 million in new grant funding to support smallholder farmers across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on food security and climate resilience.

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Rob Eddy on Why the Design & Construction Industry Needs Horticulture Education

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) identified a gap in the U.S. controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry: no centralized certification program existed for the trades workforce designing, building, and maintaining greenhouse facilities.

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University of Nevada, Reno Deploys AI Robot to Modernize Sheep Farming

The University of Nevada, Reno has received two grants of $1,150,000 each over four years, funded by the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, to advance sheep production, health, and grazing management.

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SVG Ventures and La Zone Agtech Launch Second Quebec Agtech Global Accelerator Cohort

La Zone Agtech and SVG Ventures | THRIVE have announced the launch of a second cohort of the Thrive Go Global: Québec program, following the success of the first cohort, which began in September 2024.

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CDFA Deploys Parasitic Wasps and Biocontrol Tools to Fight Invasive Citrus Threat

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is spotlighting biocontrol efforts during Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM) in April.

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What Is a Hydroponic Classroom Container Farm? A Practical Guide for Educators

Explore the innovative hydroponic classroom container farm, where students engage in real-time agricultural education.

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CIBO Technologies Partners with Ingredion to Scale Regenerative Agriculture Data Platform

CIBO Technologies announced a three-year strategic partnership with Ingredion to advance regenerative agriculture across supply chains using data analytics.

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LettUs Grow Achieves Vitamin B12-Fortified Pea Shoots at Commercial Scale

LettUs Grow, in collaboration with the John Innes Centre, Quadram Institute, and University of Bristol, has demonstrated that pea shoots grown via Advanced Aeroponics can deliver the full recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin B12 in a single 15-gram serving.

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DIT AgTech Launches Regulation Crowdfunding Campaign for International Expansion

DIT AgTech launched a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign to support its international expansion into the US & Brazil livestock markets.

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Attune Agriculture Receives EPA Approval to Expand Entrapment Insecticide to All Crop Groups

Attune Agriculture's Entrapment insecticide received EPA approval to expand its registration to include all EPA crop groups, allowing application on any plant in agricultural, ornamental, greenhouse, and turf settings.

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