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.

GreenTech Americas 2026 Innovation Award Nominees Announced

GreenTech Americas is preparing for its sixth edition, scheduled to take place from March 24 to 26 at the Querétaro Centro de Congresos in Mexico.

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JEPCO Expands Indoor Leafy Salad Production

JEPCO is increasing glasshouse capacity to combat outdoor risks like climate change, pests, and soil contamination.

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USDA and USACE Partner with Mortenson for Sterile Fly Facility

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Texas Governor Greg Abbott marked the completion of a sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas, aimed at strengthening the United States’ preparedness against New World Screwworm (NWS).

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Resource Innovation Institute Launches National CEA Training Certificate

Resource Innovation Institute, in partnership with OSU, introduced GrowBuild™, the first national training certificate for CEA.

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FarmBox Foods Empowers Students with Hydroponic Fodder Technology

FarmBox Foods & New Alternative Green Energy partner to enhance food security in underserved communities and promote clean energy.

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MAIRE Secures €485 Million West Africa Industrial Contracts

MAIRE subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded licensing and equipment supply contracts for three world-scale complexes in West Africa.

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Amatera Secures $6.97 Million to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Crop Breeding

Amatera has closed a $6.97 million (€6 million) equity funding round co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Oyster Bay Venture Capital.

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Rainbow Crops Secures $7M Gates Foundation Grant for Climate-Resilient Seeds

On March 4, 2026, Rainbow Crops, a next-generation agtech company specializing in complex agronomic traits, announced it has received a $7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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UC Davis Receives $25 Million Bequest for Agricultural Innovation

UC Davis has been granted a $25 million gift from the estate of late philanthropist Dan G. Best II to advance agricultural technology.

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TARGAN Secures $100 Million Financing for Global AgTech Expansion

TARGAN has entered into a $100 million financing agreement with Symbiotic Capital to accelerate the deployment of its poultry technologies.

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