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.

biotope by VIB Secures €5M in First Close of Second Fund to Support Early-Stage Biotech Startups

biotope by VIB has announced the first close of its second investment fund, raising €5 million toward a targeted €9 million goal.

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Saudi Arabia & the Netherlands Sign Over USD 114M in Agricultural and Environmental Agreements

Saudi Arabia & South Korea officially started a joint initiative for modern farming with the launch of a smart agriculture complex in Riyadh.

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Signify Launches Updated Philips GrowWise Control for Enhanced Lighting Management and Energy Flexibility

Signify introduces the upgraded Philips GrowWise control, enabling remote, multi-site lighting management for greenhouse operations.

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Clevite Elastomers Joins U.S. Research Consortium to Explore Domestic Natural Rubber Production

Key Takeaways Clevite Elastomers, part of Tenneco’s Performance Solutions group, has joined the TARDISS project to support U.S. natural rubber innovation. The NSF-funded project is led by The Ohio State […]

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RootWave Secures $15M to Expand Electric Weed Control Technology

RootWave, a company developing electric weed control technologies, has secured $15 million in new funding to expand its operations.

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GB Potatoes Joins HCP to Strengthen Seed Potato Crop Protection Strategy

GB Potatoes joins Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP) to support crop protection applications for the British seed potato sector.

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Voltrac Launches Autonomous Electric Tractor Platform with €2M in Funding

Voltrac has launched its autonomous electric tractor platform, supported by a €2 million investment from FoodLabs and Antler.

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NitroCapt Wins 2025 Food Planet Prize for Plasma-Based Fertilizer Innovation

NitroCapt, a Swedish company developing plasma-based nitrogen fertilizer, has received the 2025 Food Planet Prize from the Curt Bergfors Foundation.

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This Week in AgTech: Investments, Partnerships, and the Push Toward Smarter, More Sustainable Farming

Explore This Week in AgTech for updates on Gripp, Beewise, and DeHaat's latest investment and acquisition news.

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Tinia Pina on Circular Inputs and the Future of Sustainable Substrates at Re-Nuble

Tinia Pina, Founder and then-CEO of Re-Nuble, shared insights on the company’s evolving product line, mission-driven leadership, and lessons from nearly a decade of building a sustainability-focused AgTech company.

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