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.

Calyxia Nets $35M in a Series B to Accelerate Global Expansion

Calyxia, an industrial B2B cleantech innovator, has announced the successful completion of a $35 million Series B funding round.

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3F Invests $20M to Create Singapore’s Largest Superfood Ecosystem

Future Food Foundry (3F) has announced a USD 20 million investment to merge NextGen Farms and Sustenir Group.

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Farm Sector Income Forecast: Tom Vilsack’s Response

The 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast projects a decrease from the record high of 2022 but remains above the 20-year average.

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Steering Viemose DGS Toward Innovation & Global Leadership in Indoor Farming

Floris Berghout, the new CEO of Viemose DGS, aims to strengthen the company’s position in automated leafy green production systems.

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Eden Grow Systems Launches Myco Inc. to Commercialize Mushroom-Growing Technology

Eden Grow Systems establishes Myco Inc. to commercialize mushroom-growing technology licensed from Purdue University.

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Opens Agricultural Lease Bids for 2025-2029

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept bids for roughly 30 agricultural lease contracts covering the 2025-2029 crop years.

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Hawai‘i Receives $524,773 USDA Grant for Specialty Crop Projects

Hawai‘i has received $524,773 under the 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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The Transfarmation Project® Launches North Carolina Demonstration Hub

The Transfarmation Project® launched a demonstration hub in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

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Institute of Food Technologists Welcomes Christopher Daubert as 85th President

Christopher Daubert, PhD, assumes the role of President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) as of September 1, 2024.

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3M Project Makes Progress on Grazing Management Research

The 3M Project, a five-year, $19 million study, focuses on grazing management’s impact on ecosystems and producer well-being.

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