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.

UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026 Announces Four Global Winners at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

The third edition of the UAE FoodTech Challenge concluded at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with the announcement of four winning startups recognized for their agri-food technology innovations.

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Mission Produce to Acquire Calavo Growers in $430M Cash-and-Stock Transaction

Mission Produce has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Calavo Growers in a cash-and-stock deal valuing Calavo at approximately $430 million.

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IHC and U.S. Development Finance Corporation Establish Strategic Investment Framework

IHC has signed a strategic framework agreement with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

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Ammobia Raises $7.5M Seed Round to Scale Modular Low-Cost Ammonia Production Technology

Ammobia has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to advance its modular “Haber-Bosch 2.0” ammonia production technology.

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Thombar Launches Dedicated Financial Platform for U.S. Specialty Crop Growers

Thombar, a newly launched financial technology company, announced the public availability of its banking platform designed exclusively for U.S. specialty crop growers.

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Silal Partners With Abu Dhabi Department of Energy to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Silal has signed an MoU with the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy to advance sustainable energy and water management in agriculture.

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GrazeMate Raises $1.2M to Scale Autonomous “Robot Cowboy” Technology for Livestock Management

GrazeMate, a startup developing autonomous livestock management technology, announced that it has raised $1.2 million in a funding round led by Y Combinator.

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Phytoform Labs Joins NC State Seed2Grow Incubator Through Bayer Golden Ticket

Phytoform Labs was selected to join the Seed2Grow agtech incubator operated by the N.C. PSI at North Carolina State University.

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Protein Industries Canada Launches National Pea Genomic Selection Project to Accelerate Crop Breeding

Protein Industries Canada has announced a new two-year capacity-building project focused on pea variety development.

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Groundwork BioAg Appoints Roberto Gajardoni as Brazil Country Manager

Groundwork BioAg®, a producer of mycorrhizal inoculants, announced the appointment of Roberto Gajardoni as Brazil Country Manager.

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