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.
Amatera has closed a $6.97 million (€6 million) equity funding round co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Oyster Bay Venture Capital.

Amatera Secures $6.97 Million to Accelerate Climate-Resilient Crop Breeding

Amatera has closed a $6.97 million (€6 million) equity funding round co-led by Demea Sustainable Investment and Oyster Bay Venture Capital.

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Rainbow Crops announced it has received a $7M grant from the Gates Foundation to advance the development of the company's platform.

Rainbow Crops Secures $7M Gates Foundation Grant for Climate-Resilient Seeds

On March 4, 2026, Rainbow Crops, a next-generation agtech company specializing in complex agronomic traits, announced it has received a $7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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UC Davis has been granted a $25 million gift from the estate of late philanthropist Dan G. Best II to advance agricultural technology.

UC Davis Receives $25 Million Bequest for Agricultural Innovation

UC Davis has been granted a $25 million gift from the estate of late philanthropist Dan G. Best II to advance agricultural technology.

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TARGAN has entered into a $100 million financing agreement with Symbiotic Capital to accelerate the deployment of its poultry technologies.

TARGAN Secures $100 Million Financing for Global AgTech Expansion

TARGAN has entered into a $100 million financing agreement with Symbiotic Capital to accelerate the deployment of its poultry technologies.

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Certis Belchim and Elicit Plant have announced a joint agreement to develop innovative solutions for the European potato market.

Elicit Plant & Certis Belchim Partner on Potato Bio-Solutions

Certis Belchim and Elicit Plant have announced a joint agreement to develop innovative solutions for the European potato market.

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The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) has requested a summary judgment to vacate a USDA rule requiring electronic identification (EID) eartags for cattle and bison.

NCLA Files for Summary Judgment in Lawsuit Against USDA EID Mandate

The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) has requested a summary judgment to vacate a USDA rule requiring electronic identification (EID) eartags for cattle and bison.

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Omnivore has signed a MoU with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to bridge the Indian and European agrifood sectors.

Omnivore and Wageningen University Partner for AgriFood Innovation

Omnivore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to bridge the Indian and European agrifood sectors.

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Ascribe Bio raises $12M Series A led by Corteva and Acre Ventures to launch Phytalix®, a next-generation sustainable biofungicide.

Ascribe Bio and Corteva Announce R&D Collaboration for Seed Treatments

Ascribe Bio has announced a strategic research and development collaboration with Corteva to advance its novel biofungicide technology for seed treatment applications.

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Veridi Technologies and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) developed an AI system that identifies the Meloidogyne chitwoodi nematode with 96% accuracy.

Veridi Technologies & Wageningen Automates Nematode Identification with AI

Veridi Technologies and Wageningen University & Research (WUR) developed an AI system that identifies the Meloidogyne chitwoodi nematode with 96% accuracy.

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Growers Edge announced that Agcor, its data intelligence platform built for agricultural lenders, now powers more than $19Bn in ag loans.

Growers Edge and MyLand Announce Soil Performance Partnership

Growers Edge and MyLand have formed a partnership to offer performance-backed soil health solutions for specialty crop growers.

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