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.
AgriBusiness AgTech Deals

Sundrop Farms Assets Acquired By Centurial Capital Group For A$70M

Business News Australia reports that Centurial Capital Group has acquired Sundrop Farms for A$70M from the Morrison & Co Growth Infrastructure Fund bringing, the group’s assets under management value to […]

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AgriBusiness AgTech Deals Stock Market Vertical Farming

Emergence Global To Establish Footprint in Vertical Farming

The purchase of Alvera Inc.’s intellectual property, technology, and patents by Emergence Global Enterprises Inc. has been finalized. There is a mandatory four-month hold period in place for the Assets. […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture

WWF To Drive St Louis Into a Global Hub For Indoor Ag?

The St. Louis region is positioned to become the global center for innovation in indoor soilless agriculture thanks to a cooperative effort from dozens of experts over the past two […]

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AgriBusiness Agricultural Crops AgTech Deals

Town To Table To Increase Production By 500% in Boston Area

With the installation of a new growing facility in Weymouth, Massachusetts, Town to Table is enhancing its growing and processing capacities. The firm will be able to approximately double its […]

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AgriBusiness AgTech Deals

Prima Acquires Prospect Farms Forming Uplifter Brands

One of the largest USDA Certified Organic hemp farming and processing complexes in the country, Prospect Farms, has been bought by Prima. The award-winning Prima products are combined with the […]

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AgriBusiness

PharmCloudâ„¢ Inaugurates a New State-of-the-Art Indoor Cultivation Facility

PharmCloud is a commercial state-of-the-art indoor cultivation facility that leverages the most advanced and automated horticulture technologies and science. The company also launched the world’s first “Grow as a Serviceâ„¢” […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Funding Round

Winter Farms Banks a $46 M Funding Round

Winter Farm, based in Quebec, raised $46 million to build one of the world's largest vertical farms for strawberry production.

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Agricultural Crops AgTech Learning & Achievements Partnerships

UniLaSalle Partners With Jungle To Rethink Tomorrow’s Agriculture

Jungle, a specialist in vertical farms, and UniLaSalle, a higher education and research school, have partnered. On December 6th at the campus in Rouen, this cooperation was formally introduced. The […]

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AgriBusiness

New Hydroponic Store To Promote Sustainable Farming & In-Home Agriculture

Elite Hydroponics, an online hydroponic store with headquarters in Southern California, will begin accepting orders as early as next week. From pre-made beginning kits to sophisticated parts like fertilizer delivery […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Horticulture

Is The Greenhouse Sector Growing Too Fast?

Three significant USD 100M+ fundraising rounds from Pure Harvest Smart Farm, Little Leaf Farms, and Gotham Greens have occurred in 2022. Mega-project flourished such as the 15-acre Berea, Kentucky, indoor […]

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Vertical Farming

Farm.One Secures New Investor After Challenging Period

Farm.One announced that they've been able to find an investor to fuel their growth with first harvest for Q1 2023

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Funding Round

Hydroponic Container Farm Project Receives Funding From PacifiCan

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister in charge of PacifiCan, has announced more than $2 million in financing from PacifiCan for 10 projects across the […]

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Economy

What Will The Food Sector Look Like in 2023?

In a press release, RizePoint foresees what the food sector will look like in 2023. Their top 10 predictions include a focus on sustainable food production, emphasizing DEI, retraining, and […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Economy

International Fresh Produce Association Feedback On USDA NIFA

On December the 1st, the International Fresh Produce Association commented on the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) regarding programs put in place by the NIFA and the urgent […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences Opens New Indoor Farm

At Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, a new indoor farm opens. Seasonless farming is made possible by six indoor rooms and a greenhouse on the top. Dr. Andreas Ulbrich, a […]

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