Sepehr Achard

iGrow News Articles by: 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.
The Villages Charter School is utilizing FarmBox Foods to provide students with hands-on experience in modern, climate-controlled ag.

FarmBox Foods Empowers Students with Hydroponic Fodder Technology

FarmBox Foods & New Alternative Green Energy partner to enhance food security in underserved communities and promote clean energy.

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MAIRE subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded licensing and equipment supply contracts for three world-scale complexes in West Africa.

MAIRE Secures €485 Million West Africa Industrial Contracts

MAIRE subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded licensing and equipment supply contracts for three world-scale complexes in West Africa.

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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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Vive Crop Protection raises $10M in oversubscribed round led by FCC Capital to scale its agtech innovations across North America.

Vive Crop Protection Announces Canadian Registration of Phobos FC360

Vive Crop Protection has officially announced the Canadian registration of Phobos FC360, a next-generation foliar fungicide.

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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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