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.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds Opens R&D Technology Center in Almería to Combat Emerging Crop Pathogens

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has opened a new R&D Technology Center in El Ejido, Almería, in southern Spain, adding a state-of-the-art facility to its existing Innovation Center footprint in the region.

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EarthOptics Opens 14,500-Square-Foot Raleigh-Durham Lab to Scale Soil Intelligence and Automate Analysis

EarthOptics, a leader in soil intelligence and agricultural data insights, has opened a new 14,500-square-foot facility in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, combining laboratory, office, and warehouse operations under one roof.

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Mann Lake Acquires Apis Biologix to Integrate Pioneering Bee Nutrition Science Into Global Beekeeping Supply Platform

Mann Lake Ltd., the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of beekeeping supplies, has announced the acquisition of Apis Biologix, the company behind the Bio-Activator and BIO-Metabolic-Fuel nutritional supplements.

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Easy Environmental Solutions’ Terreplenish Achieves 12% Rice Yield Increase with 50% Less Synthetic Fertilizer in Ghana Trials

Easy Environmental Solutions, Inc. (OTC: EZES) has announced results from independent rice trials conducted by the Department of Crop Science at the University of Ghana-Legon, showing that its Terreplenish microbial fertilizer solution achieved a 12% increase in rice yields while reducing synthetic fertilizer usage by 50%.

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Itafos Amends Sulfuric Acid Supply Agreement with Rio Tinto Kennecott Through 2029 to Stabilise Conda Input Costs

Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS; OTCQX: ITFS) has announced an amendment to its sulfuric acid supply contract with Rio Tinto, continuing its long-standing supply relationship with Kennecott, Rio Tinto's U.S. copper operation in Utah.

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Arcadia Biosciences Reports Q1 2026 Results as Zola Coconut Water Volumes Rise 18% and SG&A Hits Historic Low

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKDA) reported first-quarter 2026 financial results with total revenues of $1.1 million and a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $4.4 million.

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Cool Effect Partners with Mitti Labs to Bring Rice Methane Carbon Credits to Global Buyers

Cool Effect, a Bay Area nonprofit and carbon market leader, has partnered with Mitti Labs to offer the climate technology company's methane reduction carbon credits to Cool Effect's global network of corporate and individual buyers.

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Growers Edge and Sarga Agriscience Launch Pay-When-It-Works Biological Fertilizer Program for Tomato Growers

Growers Edge, a financial technology firm providing modern financial products and data-driven tools for agricultural retailers, manufacturers, and lenders, has partnered with Sarga Agriscience, a division of Carbonwave that produces seaweed-based biological fertilizers.

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Planet Labs Signs Seven-Figure Contract with Czech Republic Agricultural Fund to Monitor 25,000 Farm Holdings via Satellite

Planet Labs' subsidiary Sinergise Solutions has signed a two-year, seven-figure contract with the State Agricultural Intervention Fund (SZIF) of the Czech Republic

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Local Bounti Reports 15% Revenue Growth in Q1 2026 and 35% Adjusted EBITDA Improvement as Network Reaches Full Utilisation

Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL), a U.S. indoor agriculture company servicing approximately 13,000 retail doors, reported first-quarter 2026 financial results with sales up 15% year-over-year to $13.3 million and an Adjusted EBITDA loss that improved 35% to $5.7 million.

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