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 US beekeeping industry is facing a severe crisis as beekeepers across the country report unprecedented colony losses, with some operations experiencing 70-100% mortality rates.

US Beekeeping Industry Faces Unprecedented Colony Losses

The US beekeeping industry is facing a severe crisis as beekeepers across the country report unprecedented colony losses, with some operations experiencing 70-100% mortality rates.

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The USDA CVB granted Zoetis a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus, for use in chickens.

Zoetis Receives USDA Conditional License for Avian Influenza Vaccine

The USDA CVB granted Zoetis a conditional license for its Avian Influenza Vaccine, H5N2 Subtype, Killed Virus, for use in chickens.

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Welcome to this edition of AgTech Digest, where we bring you the latest updates on funding, partnerships, innovations, and industry trends.

Latest Developments in Agriculture Technology

Explore the latest developments in agriculture technology, including AI systems and innovations in vertical farming and crop protection.

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IBI Ag raised $6.1 million in Series A funding, with Corteva Inc. leading the investment through its Corteva Catalyst platform.

IBI Ag Secures $6.1M in Series A Funding

IBI Ag raised $6.1 million in Series A funding, with Corteva Inc. leading the investment through its Corteva Catalyst platform.

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Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) and Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) have entered a collaboration to accelerate agricultural innovations for smallholder farmers.

Gates Ag One and Corteva Announced Partnership

Gates Agricultural Innovations (Gates Ag One) and Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) have entered a collaboration to accelerate agricultural innovations for smallholder farmers.

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CarbonZero.Eco, a Silicon Valley-based startup, raised $3.5M in seed funding from investors, including executives from Google, Meta & Amazon.

CarbonZero.Eco Secures $3.5M Seed Funding and $7M in Biochar Agreements with Almond Farmers

CarbonZero.Eco, a Silicon Valley-based startup, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding from investors, including executives from Google, Meta, and Amazon.

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AgPlenus discovered a novel Mode of Action active against Zymoseptoria tritici, the fungi responsible for Septoria tritici blotch in wheat.

AgPlenus Identifies Novel Mode of Action Against Zymoseptoria tritici

AgPlenus has discovered a novel Mode of Action (MoA) active against Zymoseptoria tritici, the fungal pathogen responsible for Septoria tritici blotch (STB) in wheat.

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Proba has raised €1 million in funding to scale insetting solutions for decarbonizing the agri-food sector.

Proba Secures €1M to Expand Insetting and Drive Agri-Food Decarbonization

Proba has raised €1 million in funding to scale insetting solutions for decarbonizing the agri-food sector.

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EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) and EIT Food Corporate Venturing Services have announced their 2025 corporate programme partners.

EIT Food Accelerator Network Announces 2025 Corporate Programme Partners

EIT Food’s Accelerator Network has welcomed 58 new startups from Europe and Brazil into its 2024 cohort, selected from over 500 applicants.

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POET & Tallgrass inked an agreement to connect POET’s Fairmont, Nebraska bioprocessing facility to the Tallgrass Trailblazer CO2 pipeline.

POET and Tallgrass Partner to Capture and Sequester BioCO2 from Nebraska Bioprocessing Facility

POET and Tallgrass have signed definitive agreements to connect POET’s Fairmont, Nebraska bioprocessing facility to the Tallgrass Trailblazer CO2 pipeline.

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