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.
PI Industries officially launched PI AgSciences as the new identity for Plant Health Care Plc, which the company acquired in August 2024.

EPA Grants Registration to PI AgSciences for PHC68949

PI AgSciences received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal registration for PHC68949, a biochemical technology for crop defense.

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SES and Advannotech have partnered to bring satellite-enabled IoT and LoRaWAN technology to the Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN).

SES and Advannotech Deploy Satellite IoT for South African Farmers

SES and Advannotech have partnered to bring satellite-enabled IoT and LoRaWAN technology to the Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN).

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Strategic Biofuels has received a draft Class VI Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) for its carbon sequestration complex.

Strategic Biofuels Receives Draft Class VI Well Permit in Louisiana

Strategic Biofuels has received a draft Class VI Well Permit from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (C&E) for its carbon sequestration complex.

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OnTerra Systems made an update to its MapSavvy web mapping services, introducing Google Maps layers to its suite of Bing & HERE Maps imagery.

OnTerra Systems Integrates Google Maps into MapSavvy WMS and WMTS

Key Takeaways Platform Expansion: OnTerra Systems has added four Google Maps imagery layers to its MapSavvy WMS and WMTS services. Diverse Imagery Options: The update includes Google Satellite, Hybrid, Roadmap, […]

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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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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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