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.

Switch Bioworks Launches Authorized US Field Trials of Engineered Microbial Fertilizer

Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company focused on sustainable fertilizer, has launched advanced R&D field trials of its novel microbial fertilizer following authorization from the USDA and EPA.

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Alpine Fresh Merges with abbGrowers to Expand Year-Round Blueberry Supply Platform

Alpine Fresh has made a significant investment in abbGrowers B.V., a Netherlands-based year-round blueberry supplier, initiating a merger that broadens Alpine Fresh's global fresh produce footprint.

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Cargill Invests EUR 56 Million Across Three Belgian Facilities to Expand Food Production and R&D

Cargill has announced approximately EUR 56 million in total investment across three Belgian facilities covering edible oils, gourmet chocolate, and R&D.

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HowGood and Sweep Partner to Connect Product Carbon Footprints with Enterprise Sustainability Reporting

HowGood, a product carbon footprint automation company, and Sweep, an AI-powered sustainability intelligence platform, have announced an integration partnership targeting food and agriculture companies navigating increasingly granular emissions reporting requirements.

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Neogenyx Fuels Delivers First ISCC-Certified RNG into European Compliance Markets

Neogenyx Fuels has completed its first delivery of International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) certified renewable natural gas into European compliance markets, sourced from a facility at a Republic Services landfill site.

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Ever.Ag Expands Everett Agentic AI to Livestock and Animal Protein Operations

Ever.Ag introduced Everett, an agentic AI platform described as an Ag Decision Engine, at the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) Annual Conference in Chicago on April 27, 2026.

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Corn Stunt Disease and Tar Spot: What Growers Need to Know in 2026

Corn Stunt Disease and corn tar spot are expanding geographically while chemical resistance grows. Here is what growers need to know in 2026.

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Van der Ende Group Acquires Hortispeed to Strengthen CEA Water Treatment Portfolio

Van der Ende Group has acquired the activities of Hortispeed, including the Ecofilter, O2 Solutions, and Trumma Filter product lines for water treatment and filtration.

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Converge Bio Receives $2.5M Gates Foundation Grant to Extend AI Platform to Crop Genomics

Converge Bio has received a $2.5 million, 37-month grant from the Gates Foundation to extend its generative AI drug modeling platform into crop genomics.

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701x Closes $10M Series B to Scale Beef Cattle Technology Ecosystem

701x (Fargo, North Dakota) has closed an oversubscribed Series B round exceeding $10 million, funded entirely by regional investors from North Dakota and the greater Minneapolis area, alongside rancher-users across the country.

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