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.
Farmer sentiment strengthened in January, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rising 5 points to 141.

Farmer Sentiment Rises Amid Mixed Economic Outlook

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 116 in February, a three-point increase from January.

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ALORA, an agricultural biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited crop traits, has announced the appointment of Adam Helms as Chief Executive Officer.

ALORA Names New CEO Following Latest Funding Round

ALORA, an agricultural biotechnology firm specializing in gene-edited crop traits, has announced the appointment of Adam Helms as Chief Executive Officer.

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PI Industries officially launched PI AgSciences as the new identity for Plant Health Care Plc, which the company acquired in August 2024.

EPA Grants Registration to PI AgSciences for PHC68949

PI AgSciences received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal registration for PHC68949, a biochemical technology for crop defense.

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Genvor (OTCQB: GNVR) and the USDA have been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,458,684 for “Transgenic Corn with Antifungal Peptide AGM182,” designed to protect maize from fungal pathogens.

Genvor Announces Strategic Entry into Human Health Sector

Genvor, Inc. (OTCQB: GNVR) is expanding its corporate strategy beyond agriculture into the human health and wellness market.

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SES and Advannotech have partnered to bring satellite-enabled IoT and LoRaWAN technology to the Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN).

SES and Advannotech Deploy Satellite IoT for South African Farmers

SES and Advannotech have partnered to bring satellite-enabled IoT and LoRaWAN technology to the Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN).

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Strategic Biofuels has received a draft Class VI Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) for its carbon sequestration complex.

Strategic Biofuels Receives Draft Class VI Well Permit in Louisiana

Strategic Biofuels has received a draft Class VI Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) for its carbon sequestration complex.

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Pivot Bio has named Travis Frey as Chief Technology Officer following the retirement of Ernie Sanders.

Pivot Bio Reduces Prices to Support U.S. Farmers

Pivot Bio has lowered prices for its nitrogen-fixing products to assist farmers facing volatile global fertilizer markets.

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OnTerra Systems made an update to its MapSavvy web mapping services, introducing Google Maps layers to its suite of Bing & HERE Maps imagery.

OnTerra Systems Integrates Google Maps into MapSavvy WMS and WMTS

Key Takeaways Platform Expansion: OnTerra Systems has added four Google Maps imagery layers to its MapSavvy WMS and WMTS services. Diverse Imagery Options: The update includes Google Satellite, Hybrid, Roadmap, […]

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AAFCO has launched the "AAFCO Virtual Assistant," an Agentic AI system built on the SWARM Engineering platform.

AAFCO Launches Agentic AI Virtual Assistant for Regulatory Compliance

AAFCO has launched the "AAFCO Virtual Assistant," an Agentic AI system built on the SWARM Engineering platform.

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Mycoverse has raised approximately $2.78M in a pre-seed equity round co-led by Future Food Fund and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF).

Mycoverse Secures $2.78M to Advance Fungal Crop Protection

Mycoverse has raised approximately $2.78 million (€2.4 million) in a pre-seed equity round co-led by Future Food Fund and High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF).

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