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.

Mercy Corps Ventures Launches Pilot with Salicrop to Support Climate-Resilient Tomato Farming in Mexico

Mercy Corps Ventures has launched a pilot project with Salicrop to test a non-GMO seed priming process designed to enhance tomato plants’ resilience to heat and saline irrigation.

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CryoBio Raises $1.3M Pre-Seed Round to Develop Frost Protection Spray

CryoBio has raised $1.3 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. The round included participation from Ag Ventures Alliance, NY Ventures, Launch NY, and FuzeHub, as well as impact-focused angel investors including Klessig Trust and Jade Cove Partners.

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Engazaat Plans $100M Regional Expansion Across Water, Energy and Food Infrastructure

Engazaat, an Egypt-headquartered asset manager focused on the water, energy, and food (WEF) nexus in the Middle East and Africa, plans to invest more than $100 million in regional expansion.

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Agriculture Stocks: Market Performance February 9 – 13, 2026

Explore the latest trends in agriculture stocks and see how FMC Corp and Bayer AG performed this week amid market changes.

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Agricultural Commodities Mixed as Grains Stabilize and Softs Diverge

Explore the latest trends in agricultural commodities including insights on corn, soybeans, and tea price changes.

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Rabobank Global Greenhouse Update 2026: Self-Sufficiency, Climate Risks, and Technology Shape Industry Outlook

Rabobank’s Global Greenhouse Update 2026 outlines how policy shifts, climate risks, & tech adoption are influencing greenhouse strategies.

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Oracle Selected by ReGrow Israel to Strengthen Agricultural Recovery Through Data Intelligence

ReGrow Israel has chosen Oracle Agriculture Data Intelligence to support efforts to restore and strengthen farming operations across the country.

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FuturaGene Receives CTNBio Approval for Gene-Edited Eucalyptus Variety

FuturaGene, the biotechnology subsidiary of Suzano, has received formal approval from Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) for a new gene-edited eucalyptus variety.

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IDB Lab Invests $8 Million in AgVentures III to Support Agtech and Foodtech in Latin America

IDB Lab, the innovation and venture arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), has announced an $8 million investment in the AgVentures III Fund, managed by SP Ventures.

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Seipasa Secures Ivace+i Innovation Support for BioTubeROl Olive Protection Project

Seipasa, a Spanish company specializing in the development and manufacturing of bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and nutritional treatments, has secured support from Ivace+i Innovation for its participation in the BioTubeROl research project.

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