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.
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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Ag-Biotech company Bindbridge has raised $3.8 million in early-stage investment led by Speedinvest and Nucleus Capital.

Bindbridge Secures $3.8M for AI-Driven Crop Protection

Ag-Biotech company Bindbridge has raised $3.8 million in early-stage investment led by Speedinvest and Nucleus Capital.

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Oishii, the company behind what it describes as the world’s largest strawberry smart farm, has officially launched in Toronto with the Canadian debut of the Koyo Berry, a premium Japanese strawberry varietal.

Oishii Debuts Sustainable Top-Seal Packaging for Nikko Berry

Oishii, the company behind what it describes as the world’s largest strawberry smart farm, has officially launched in Toronto with the Canadian debut of the Koyo Berry, a premium Japanese strawberry varietal.

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Explore the impact of interest rates on Greenhouse Capital and how it affects project feasibility in farming.

How Interest Rates Impact Greenhouse Financing

Key Takeaways Cheap capital between 2010 and 2021 supported rapid expansion of capital-intensive greenhouse and vertical farming projects. Interest rate increases between 2022 and 2024 significantly raised debt servicing costs, […]

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PlasmaLeap Technologies raised A$30 million (US$20 million) led by the Gates Foundation, Investible, and Yara Growth Ventures.

PlasmaLeap Technologies Secures A$30M in Series A Funding

PlasmaLeap Technologies raised A$30 million (US$20 million) led by the Gates Foundation, Investible, and Yara Growth Ventures.

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Explore the Economist Impact's Resilient Food Systems Index ranking 60 countries on affordability, quality, and climate risk.

Economist Impact Index Reveals Global Gaps in Food System Resilience

Explore the Economist Impact's Resilient Food Systems Index ranking 60 countries on affordability, quality, and climate risk.

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Zoetis has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Neogen’s animal genomics business for USD 160 million.

Zoetis to Acquire Neogen’s Animal Genomics Business

Zoetis has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Neogen’s animal genomics business for $160 million.

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Sipcam Agro has entered a commercial agreement to assume exclusive rights for Sencor® 75 DF and Sencor® 480 F in Canada.

Sipcam Agro Secures Exclusive Canadian Distribution Rights for Sencor Herbicides

Sipcam Agro has entered a commercial agreement to assume exclusive rights for Sencor® 75 DF and Sencor® 480 F in Canada.

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NuCicer and Stricks Ag have partnered to deploy over 10,000 acres of proprietary high-protein chickpeas in the 2026 growing season.

NuCicer and Stricks Ag Announce Large-Scale Commercial Chickpea Deployment

NuCicer and Stricks Ag have partnered to deploy over 10,000 acres of proprietary high-protein chickpeas in the 2026 growing season.

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