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.

Decibel Bio Launches with $12M Funding to Advance Crop Epigenetics

Decibel Bio, a plant biotechnology company, has raised $12 million from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Future Ventures, Bayer, and Syngenta to develop an epigenetic platform for crops.

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Sedron Appoints Matt Parsons as COO to Expand Varcor® System

Sedron has appointed Matt Parsons as Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead operational growth and expansion of the Varcor® system across North America.

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Certis Biologicals Secures First Registration for NemaClean® Biocontrol Nematicide

Certis Biologicals and Certis-Belchim have received the first regulatory approval for NemaClean® in the Netherlands.

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Ag-West Bio Expands Food Ingredient Cluster with New Funding

Ag-West Bio has received $350,500 in non-repayable funding through the Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program to support Saskatchewan’s food ingredient sector.

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Unlocks New Approach to Expanding Crop Diversity

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) researchers have developed a new "pan-genetics" approach to improve crop breeding predictability.

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Ascribe’s Phytalix® Demonstrates Strong Efficacy Against Bacterial Leaf Blight in Rice Field Trials

2024 field trials in India confirm Ascribe Bio's Phytalix® reduces Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) severity by 83%, outperforming current treatments by over 20%.

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Nitricity Bags $10M to Build First-of-a-Kind Organic Fertilizer Facility in California

Nitricity Inc. has secured $10 million in project funding from Elemental Impact and Trellis Climate to build a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) organic fertilizer facility in Delhi, California.

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Agro Care Growers Acquires Majority Stake in Nordic Greens

Agro Care Growers has acquired a majority stake in Scandinavian greenhouse producer Nordic Greens.

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Bühler Expands Environmental Impact Services with New Data Transparency Partnerships

Bühler has announced enhancements to its Environmental Impact Services, focusing on data transparency and traceability in supply chains.

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Biota Nutri BV Partners with De Groot en Slot and REKA Group to Expand Organic Fertilizer Solutions

Biota Nutri BV has partnered with De Groot en Slot and REKA Group BV to enhance organic fertilizer production.

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