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.
Forward Fooding has officially released the list of finalists for the 2025 FoodTech 500 during the Gulfood 2026 conference in Dubai.

FoodTech 500 2025: Forward Fooding Reveals Top Global AgriFoodTech Innovators

The 2025 FoodTech 500, powered by Forward Fooding and sponsored by pladis, selected 500 finalists from over 1,200 submissions across 87 countries

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Crop genomics funding transitioned from large-scale platform rounds to targeted, niche-focused investments in specific biological outcomes.

Crop Genomics Funding 2026: From Platform Plays to Precision Bets

Crop genomics funding has transitioned from large-scale platform rounds to targeted, niche-focused investments in specific biological outcomes.

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Lucerne Capital Management has launched a U.S. farmland investment platform focused on permanent and specialty crops.

Lucerne Capital Management Partners with Agriglobe for Inaugural Farmland Fund Management

Lucerne Capital Management has appointed Agriglobe, LLC as farm manager for Rubicon I, L.P., the firm's inaugural farmland fund launched in late January 2026.

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Gevo sells Agri-Energy for $7 million, enabling A.E. Innovation to restart ethanol production and innovate at Luverne.

Gevo Plans Second Ethanol Facility Expansion at North Dakota Site

Gevo announced development plans for a potential second ethanol production facility at its Gevo North Dakota facility in Richardton, targeting 75 million gallons per year of low-carbon ethanol capacity.

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The World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has proposed a US$1 billion loan to the Philippines for the Philippines Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (PSAT) Program

World Bank Approves $1 Billion Loan for Philippines Sustainable Agriculture Transformation

The World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has proposed a US$1 billion loan to the Philippines for the Philippines Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (PSAT) Program

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The Canada Government has authorized emergency registration of strychnine to help combat crop damage from ground squirrels.

Canada Government Authorizes Emergency Strychnine Registration to Combat Prairie Ground Squirrel Infestation

The Canada Government has authorized emergency registration of strychnine to help combat crop damage from ground squirrels.

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Bom Group and HX Agriculture have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to build multiple HX AGF greenhouses across China.

Bom Group and HX Agriculture Sign Long-Term Greenhouse Partnership in China

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and Bom Group signed a landmark agreement to construct a new high-tech research center in Bleiswijk.

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CAAIN launched a $9M open competition to foster advances in Canada's agri-food sector, with a maximum of $3M per individual project.

CAAIN Launches $9M Open Competition to Advance Canadian Agri-Food Technology

Key Takeaways The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) launched a $9 million open competition to foster advances in Canada's agri-food sector, with a maximum of $3 million per […]

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The National Science Foundation awarded $45M over three years to the North Dakota AgTech Engine housed at North Dakota State University.

NDSU Receives $45M NSF Award for AgTech Engine Expansion

The National Science Foundation awarded $45 million over three years to the North Dakota AgTech Engine housed at North Dakota State University.

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Nature Robots closed a €4 million seed financing round led by strategic investors Climentum Capital, Bayern Kapital, and Planetary Impact Ventures.

Nature Robots Secures €4 Million Seed Funding to Scale Autonomous Farming Software

Nature Robots closed a €4 million seed financing round led by strategic investors Climentum Capital, Bayern Kapital, and Planetary Impact Ventures.

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