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.
ProImmune announces collaboration with the University of Edinburgh to advance veterinary immunology using Ankyron binders.

ProImmune Partners with Roslin Institute to Develop Advanced Animal Health Research Tools

ProImmune announces collaboration with the University of Edinburgh to advance veterinary immunology using Ankyron binders.

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MISUMI Group Inc. entered into a business agreement with Oishii Farm Corporation on March 16, 2026, to support the U.S. vertical farming company's advanced strawberry production systems.

MISUMI Partners with Oishii to Expand Digital Manufacturing in Agritech

MISUMI Group Inc. entered into a business agreement with Oishii Farm Corporation on March 16, 2026, to support the U.S. vertical farming company's advanced strawberry production systems.

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Zorina™ fungicide, developed by BASF Agricultural Solutions, has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and is now approved for use in the U.S., pending state-level approvals.

BASF Invests $27M CAD to Expand Canola Breeding Centre in Saskatoon

BASF Agricultural Solutions invests $27M CAD to expand and transform its Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Frontera X Technologies completed the acquisition of DigiFarm AS, a Norwegian geospatial AI company, in January 2026, forming the foundation for a new brand called DERIVED.

DigiFarm AS Acquired By Frontera X to Launch DERIVED Earth Intelligence Platform

Frontera X Technologies completed the acquisition of DigiFarm AS, a Norwegian geospatial AI company, in January 2026, forming the foundation for a new brand called DERIVED.

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Solugen has secured a $50 million equity commitment led by Idealist Capital, in collaboration with Canada Growth Fund (CGF), to scale its organic fertilizer operations.

Solugen Raises $50M to Scale Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer Production in Canada

Solugen has secured a $50 million equity commitment led by Idealist Capital, in collaboration with Canada Growth Fund (CGF), to scale its organic fertilizer operations.

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Wikifarmer has secured $7.7 million in funding co-led by Brighteye Ventures and Piraeus Bank, bringing total funding to approximately $18 million.

Wikifarmer Bags $7.7M to Build AI-Powered Operating System for Global Agricultural Trade

Wikifarmer has secured $7.7 million in funding co-led by Brighteye Ventures and Piraeus Bank, bringing total funding to approximately $18 million.

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Frontera Ag signed an agreement to acquire PlantSustain, a company focused on plant & soil health tech, from Generation Food Rural Partners.

Frontera Ag Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire PlantSustain

Frontera Ag signed an agreement to acquire PlantSustain, a company focused on plant & soil health tech, from Generation Food Rural Partners.

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Reservoir Farms and Sonoma County Winegrowers have launched the first on-farm robotics and automation hub dedicated to viticulture.

Reservoir Opens Flagship Agtech Innovation Hub in Salinas

Reservoir officially opened Reservoir Farms - Salinas, featuring multiple innovation barns and 24 acres of dedicated commercial test fields

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Resurrect Bio, a biotechnology company developing gene-edited disease resistance traits for crops, has announced the successful initial closing of its Series A funding round at $8.1 million.

Resurrect Bio & Corteva Sign Joint Development Agreement to Combat Corn Disease

Resurrect Bio and Corteva have signed a joint development agreement to address economically devastating diseases affecting U.S. corn production.

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U.S. farmland values remain historically high but are stabilizing, with pricing increasingly driven by local and regional factors rather than national trends according to Farmers National Company.

Farmers National Company Acquires Peoples Bank and Trust Farm Management Business

Farmers National Company has acquired the farm management business of Peoples Bank and Trust, headquartered in McPherson, Kansas.

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