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.
SAIA Agrobotics has secured €10 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to €20 million.

SAIA Agrobotics Bags €10M to Accelerate Commercialization of Automated Greenhouse Systems

SAIA Agrobotics has secured €10 million in new funding, bringing its total capital raised to €20 million.

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Doktar, an ag-tech company focused on integrating data-driven technologies with sustainable agriculture, has announced the close of a €7.5 million funding round.

Doktar Partners with Trapview to Enhance Automated Pest Monitoring and Forecasting Capabilities

Doktar, a Netherlands-based ag-tech and agri-intelligence company, has entered a strategic partnership with Trapview to strengthen digital pest monitoring and forecasting.

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General Mills (NYSE: GIS) is scaling up the Kernza® grain market by introducing the perennial crop into four Cascadian Farm cereal varieties.

General Mills Expands Kernza Use Across Cascadian Farm Cereals to Support U.S. Organic Farmers

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) is scaling up the Kernza® grain market by introducing the perennial crop into four Cascadian Farm cereal varieties.

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CropLife International President and CEO Emily Rees has been appointed co-Chair of the B20 Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Taskforce

CropLife International Appoints Chuck Magro as Incoming Chair of the Board of Directors

CropLife International has named Chuck Magro, CEO of Corteva, as the incoming Chair of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.

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S2G Investments has appointed Grant Leslie as Operating Partner, Government & Policy, to strengthen its engagement with regulatory and policy frameworks across its portfolio.

S2G Investments Appoints Grant Leslie as Operating Partner for Government & Policy

S2G Ventures released a report “The AI Opportunity: Unlocking Climate Solutions and Productivity in a Volatile World,” emphasizing AI

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Xiamen C&D, a Chinese supply chain operator and developer, signed contracts totaling $5.2Bn with major global agribusinesses & trading firms

Xiamen C&D Signs $5.2 Billion in Agribusiness Contracts with Global Leaders

Xiamen C&D, a Chinese supply chain operator and developer, signed contracts totaling $5.2 billion with seven major global agribusinesses and trading firms.

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John Deere & Louis Dreyfus Company announced a partnership to streamline data management for farmers adopting regenerative ag practices.

Louis Dreyfus Company Inaugurates Specialty Feed Protein Production Line in Tianjin

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has inaugurated a new specialty feed protein production line in Tianjin, marking its first commercial-scale investment in this segment.

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Gates Foundation pledges $1.4B at COP30 to advance climate adaptation for smallholder farmers through crops, soil, and digital tools.

Gates Foundation Commits $1.4 Billion to Support Climate Adaptation for Smallholder Farmers

Mariam Almheiri welcomed Bill Gates to the UAE to mark the progress of their partnership on agricultural innovation.

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Explore the rising trend of agtech bankruptcies, with 15 firms filing from April to November 2025 amid tough market conditions.

AgTech Bankruptcies Contrasts With Funding Rebound

Explore the rising trend of agtech bankruptcies, with 15 firms filing from April to November 2025 amid tough market conditions.

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Farmer sentiment strengthened in January, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rising 5 points to 141.

Farmer Sentiment Rises Slightly in October Amid Diverging Outlooks Between Crop and Livestock Producers

Farmer sentiment in the U.S. improved modestly in October, with the Barometer rising three points to 129, driven by improved views.

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