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.

TRIC Robotics Secures $5.5M to Scale Chemical-Free Pest Control with Autonomous UV Robots

TRIC Robotics has raised $5.5 million in Seed funding to scale its field-proven UV and vacuum-based pest control robots.

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Vestaron Secures Multiple Emergency Use Authorizations for SPEAR LEP Bioinsecticide

Vestaron Crop Protection has obtained its fourth Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in Greece for SPEAR LEP to control Tuta absoluta in tomatoes.

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Square Roots Launches Sage, an AI Copilot for Indoor Farmers

Square Roots has introduced Sage, an AI-powered assistant built to support both new and experienced farmers in controlled environment agriculture (CEA).

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METAFARMERS Unveils Omni Farmer Robotics Platform at AFPRO 2025 in Seoul

METAFARMERS unveiled its AI-driven agricultural robot, Omni Farmer, at AFPRO 2025 in Seoul from July 16–18.

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Markaz Partners with The English School to Launch Vertical Farming Education Initiative

Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” is sponsoring a vertical farming initiative at The English School (TES) as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy.

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Shipping Container Farms: A Scalable Solution for Agriculture?

One solution to this problem is using refurbished, decommissioned shipping containers as the primary structure for indoor farms.

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Tomato Suspension Agreement Terminated by U.S. Commerce Department, Duties Reinstated on Mexican Imports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has officially terminated the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement reinstating tariffs on Mexican imports.

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CSIRO Invites Queensland Agri-Food SMEs to Apply for Innovate to Grow Program

CSIRO has opened applications for its Innovate to Grow: Agriculture, Food & Technology – Queensland program targeting regional SMEs.

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Optus Bank Supports Development of Agriculture Technology Campus to Spur Economic Growth in South Carolina

Optus Bank has led a USDA-backed financing package of more than $46 million for the Agriculture Technology Campus (ATC) in Hampton County, South Carolina.

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Pennsylvania’s Shapiro Administration Launches 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour

Explore the latest in Pennsylvania agriculture with the launch of the 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour and its innovative projects.

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