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.

LocalDutch Introduces Scalable Urban Farm Shop Model Combining On-Site Production and Retail

LocalDutch, a The Hague-based agri-tech and food retail company, has announced plans to roll out a standardized and scalable urban farming model that integrates controlled-environment agriculture with direct-to-consumer retail and local delivery.

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Upside Robotics Raises $7.5M Seed Round to Scale Autonomous Fertilizer Robots

Upside Robotics, a physical AI company focused on reducing fertilizer waste in row crops, has raised $7.5 million in a seed funding round led by Plural.

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QuicKart Raises US$1.5 Million Seed Round to Expand Farm-to-Home Model Across UAE

QuicKart, the UAE’s first dedicated fresh commerce platform specializing in dairy and farm produce, has raised US$1.5 million in seed funding to accelerate its farm-to-home distribution model.

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BemAgro S.A Closes US$5.83M Series A Round with 100% Agriculture-Focused Cap Table

BemAgro S.A has concluded its Series A funding round, raising approximately US$5.83 million (R$30.3 million) with a fully agriculture-focused cap table.

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Fisher River Cree Nation Launches Hydroponic Farm to Strengthen Food Security in Northern Manitoba

Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN) launches year-round hydroponic farm in partnership with ADRA Canada and Growcer Corp.

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Smart Monitoring and Controls Pilots with Commercial Growers Uncover Major Energy Savings

Smart monitoring and controls significantly reduce energy consumption. Learn how these technologies optimize agricultural practices.

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American Prime Sustainable Solutions Closes Seed Round Led by Generation Food Rural Partners

American Prime Sustainable Solutions, a data analytics company providing AI-driven, satellite-based intelligence for agriculture, has announced the successful closing of its seed investment round. The round was led by Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP), a Big Idea Ventures fund, with participation from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science

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Agovor Raises AU$3 Million Pre-Seed Round to Scale Autonomous Horticulture Robotics

Agovor, a New Zealand-founded horticultural robotics company, has closed a AU$3 million pre-seed funding round.

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Farm Credit Canada Convenes $5 Billion Investment Coalition for Agriculture and Food Innovation

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced it has convened a coalition of more than 20 investment organizations collectively prepared to deploy up to $5 billion into Canadian agriculture and food innovation by 2030.

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Beck’s Launches SeedIQ™ AI Platform to Deliver Data-Driven Hybrid Recommendations

Beck’s, the largest family-owned seed company and the third largest seed brand, has announced the launch of SeedIQ™, described as the industry’s first product management platform designed to help farmers maximize the performance of every hybrid and variety.

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