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.
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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Cultivator powered by Conexus has announced Cohort 5 of its Agtech Accelerator, featuring 15 startups from Canada and the United Kingdom.

Cultivator Powered by Conexus Announces 15-Company Cohort 5 of Its Agtech Accelerator

Cultivator powered by Conexus has announced Cohort 5 of its Agtech Accelerator, featuring 15 startups from Canada and the United Kingdom.

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Verity entered into a partnership with Minnesota Soybean Processors to implement its track and trace software within MnSP’s operations.

Verity Holdings and CIBO Technologies Partner to Connect Farm Data to Clean Fuel Credits

Verity Holdings, a Gevo subsidiary, and CIBO Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end data and verification solution for biofuel producers.

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GreenTech North America will hold its first edition on September 23–24, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

GreenTech North America Prepares for Philadelphia Debut

GreenTech North America's first edition will take place September 23–24, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia

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Grassroots Carbon launched GroundOwl, a new soil carbon measurement technology developed in partnership with EarthOptics

Grassroots Carbon Launches GroundOwl Soil Carbon Measurement Technology

Grassroots Carbon has launched GroundOwl, a new soil carbon measurement technology developed in partnership with EarthOptics, exclusively for U.S. grasslands and grazing lands.

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