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.

Container Farms for Schools: How FarmBox Foods Is Transforming STEM, Food Security, and Experiential Learning

Discover how school farms using hydroponic systems enhance STEM education and real-world agricultural skills.

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Halter Raises $220M in Series E Funding to Expand Virtual Fencing Technology

Halter raised NZD$377 million ($220 million USD) in Series E funding led by Founders Fund at a $3.43 billion valuation.

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Volta Greentech Raises €1.7M from Axel Johnson Group for European Feed Additive Launch

Volta Greentech secured 18 MSEK (approximately €1.7M) in funding led by Axel Johnson Group to prepare for the European market launch of its methane-reducing feed additive.

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Cauldron Ferm Raises $13.25M Series A2 to Scale Hyper-Fermentation Platform

Cauldron Ferm has closed a $13.25 million Series A2 round led by Main Sequence Ventures, bringing total funding to $26 million

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Equinox Growers Greenhouse Facility Sold to Taylor Farms

Generate Capital announced the sale of Equinox Growers, a Virginia-based high-tech greenhouse operator, to Taylor Farms, a leading North American fresh food producer.

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MyEasyFarm Links With AVR and ILVO to Automate Yield Data for Potato Farmers

MyEasyFarm has achieved a data interoperability milestone by connecting its platform to Belgian machinery manufacturer AVR through ILVO's DjustConnect data-sharing platform.

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Syngenta Develops Plant “Listening” Technology to Combat Stink Bug Attacks on Soybean Crops

Syngenta partnered with Swiss technology company Vivent Biosignals to develop electrophysiology technology that "listens" to plant electrical signals during pest attacks.

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Signify and UBC Enter Fifth Year of LED Pepper Trial to Enable Year-Round Canadian Production

Signify, through its Philips GrowWise Research Center, has identified optimized light and temperature strategies that double the yield of crispy lettuce in vertical farming conditions.

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GrowGeneration Launches Char Coir Propagation System with Two New Products

GrowGeneration Corp. unveiled two new propagation products under the Char Coir brand: the Coco Coin Tray and Insert Tray for controlled environment agriculture.

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Bushel Partners with StoneX to Streamline Grain Merchandising Workflows

Bushel and StoneX announced a partnership combining Bushel's farmer-facing digital tools with StoneX Hedge's workflow platform for grain companies.

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