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.

L’IMAD Completes 35% Investment in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds, World’s Largest Vegetable Seed Company

Vilmorin & Cie, a worldwide seed company, has announced the successful completion of L'IMAD's investment in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS), the global leader in vegetable seeds. The transaction was initially announced in June 2025 as an investment by ADQ in LVS; following the consolidation of ADQ under L'IMAD, the deal

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Resurrect Bio Partners With Bejo to Develop Downy Mildew Resistance in Spinach

Resurrect Bio has closed its Series A funding round at $10.3 million, oversubscribed from the $8.1 million initial close announced in February 2026.

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Stenon Raises €18M Series B Led by Pymwymic to Scale Real-Time Nitrogen and Soil Carbon Management

Stenon, a German AgTech company enabling nutrient management through real-time soil analysis, has announced €18 million in Series B financing.

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Certis Belchim and Greenhas Group Formalize Biostimulant Development Partnership

Certis Belchim and Greenhas Group have announced a formal collaboration on biostimulant development and sales, bringing together what the companies describe as complementary missions, expertise, and science-based approaches. The partnership is aimed at helping growers and customers navigate an increasingly challenging environment for plant health and resilience.

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NC State Researchers Develop AI-Powered Early Detection for Neo-P Strawberry Pathogen

Neopestalotiopsis, known as Neo-P, has evolved from a minor, opportunistic fungus into a significant threat to strawberry growers. The pathogen first drew national attention after a devastating 2017 outbreak in Florida strawberry fields, and was confirmed in North Carolina by 2022. Infected plants frequently appear healthy at the time of

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Air Products Exits Louisiana Clean Energy Project, Finalizes Yara Ammonia Deal From Saudi NEOM Project

Air Products (NYSE: APD) has announced it will exit the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex (LCEC) project, citing expected financial returns that did not meet the company's stringent return criteria. The decision ends the company's planned development of the large-scale clean energy facility in Louisiana, though Air Products says it remains

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NPHarvest Completes Industrial-Scale Nutrient Recovery Demo in Germany, Draws Strong European Operator Interest

NPHarvest, a Finnish company specializing in the recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, digestate, and industrial side streams, has completed a successful industrial-scale demonstration of its technology in Germany. The trial validated the system under real operating conditions and has generated strong commercial interest from operators across Europe seeking

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Waste Connections of Canada Opens $100M Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Ontario’s Ridge Landfill

Waste Connections of Canada has officially opened a new renewable natural gas facility at the Ridge Landfill in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Ontario. The project, representing nearly $100 million in private investment, converts landfill gas into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas and delivers it through Ontario's existing natural gas distribution infrastructure.

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InSoil Secures €120M Credit Facility From Pollen Street Capital to Expand Sustainable Agriculture Lending

European agricultural finance company InSoil has secured a €120 million senior secured credit facility from Pollen Street Capital, a private credit investor. The financing is intended to expand InSoil's capacity to provide mid-term debt capital to small and medium-sized agricultural businesses across Europe that are adopting sustainable farming practices, including

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Oxford Technology Invests in Accelerated Diagnostics’ One-Minute On-Farm Disease Testing Platform

Oxford Technology has announced an investment in Accelerated Diagnostics, a company developing ultra-rapid diagnostic technology designed to identify infectious diseases directly on farms in as little as one minute. The company is building a low-cost testing platform capable of detecting pathogens from simple saliva samples within a minute, removing the

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