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.

Vision Greens Raises $18M in Second Capital Round

Vision Greens, a Welland, Ontario-based vertical farm, has raised $18 million in a second capital round to further its expansion.

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U.S., Japan, India, and Australia Announce AI-ENGAGE Initiative to Advance Agricultural Innovation

The AI-ENGAGE Initiative is a collaboration among the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO).

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Juan Gabriel Succar Discusses LATAM’s Vertical Farming Growth

In a recent interview with Harry Duran, Juan Succar shared the company's journey of refining and adapting its indoor farming solutions.

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James Hutton Institute Secures £2.4M For Groundbreaking Research in Medicinal Cannabis, Vertical Farming, and Indoor Lettuce Cultivation

The James Hutton Institute has been awarded £2.4M in total funding to spearhead three groundbreaking research projects.

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SVG Ventures & Kagome Launch $50M Sunrise Fund

Kagome & SVG Ventures form a strategic partnership to launch the $50M SVG Ventures Sunrise Fund, aimed at driving the agricultural sector.

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Nanovel Unveils AI-Powered Fruit-Harvesting Robot

Nanovel introduces the world’s first AI-powered autonomous fruit-harvesting robot for citrus, capable of navigating dense foliage and selectively picking fruit.

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Hydrosat Expands into Latin America with Four New Partnerships

Hydrosat announces four new commercial agreements in Latin America, expanding its presence in Mexico and Guatemala.

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Gevo Acquires CultivateAI to Enhance Its Solutions

Gevo, Inc. acquires Cultivate Agricultural Intelligence, LLC for $6 million, with the potential for additional earn-out payments.

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Ÿnsect Secures Court Protection

Ynsect has entered court-supervised protection due to financial challenges amid a difficult economic climate.

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Chiquita and Partners Introduce Yelloway One

Chiquita, in collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), has developed Yelloway One, a banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 (TR4)

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