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.

Oberland Agriscience Opens Nova Scotia’s Largest Black Soldier Fly Facility

Oberland Agriscience has opened a 108,000 sq. ft. black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) facility near Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Pymwymic Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II Closes at €71.5M

Key Takeaways: Pymwymic Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II closed at €71.5 million, above its initial target of €70 million. Backed by over 250 private investors and seven institutional investors, […]

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H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Life Agro

H.I.G. Capital has acquired a majority stake in Life Agro, a prominent Brazilian specialty agricultural inputs provider.

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Albotherm Receives £500K Innovate UK Grant for Temperature-Controlled Polytunnel Technology

Albotherm has been awarded a £500,000 grant from Innovate UK to advance its greenhouse technology for polytunnel applications.

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Aphea.Bio Secures €1.9M to Advance INITIΛ for Maize Expansion

Aphea.Bio receives €1.9 million from VLAIO to expand its biostimulant INITIΛ by Aphea.Bio™ for maize into the US and Brazilian markets.

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Farmer Mac Reports Solid Q3 2024 with Loan Growth

The Farmer Mac announced positive financial results for Q3 of 2024, highlighting strong performance across its loan portfolio.

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USAID Commits $57.4M to Enhance Food Security and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives Globally

USAID committed $57.4M to further food security & climate-smart agriculture efforts, with $38M dedicated to Feed the Future Innovation Labs.

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Mastronardi Produce Expands Canadian Greenhouse Capacity

Mastronardi Produce® adds 91 acres of greenhouse capacity in Canada, strengthening its position in the Canadian market.

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Hub International Acquires Western Growers Insurance Services’ Retail Brokerage Business

Key Takeaways: Hub International Limited (Hub) has acquired the retail insurance brokerage business of Western Growers Insurance Services (WGIS), enhancing its presence in the agribusiness sector. The acquisition strengthens Hub’s […]

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HudsonAlpha & gener8tor Launch Fall 2024 AgTech Accelerator

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and gener8tor have selected six startups for the Fall 2024 cohort of the HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator.

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