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 Sustainable Agriculture

Citi Reports Global Food System Not Fit For a Net Zero Future

Citi reports hidden costs associated with the food industry are estimated to stand at $11.9 trillion, almost $2 trillion higher than the industry’s current market value, underlining the urgent need […]

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AgriBusiness Partnerships Stock Market

Mary Agrotech Partners with Bright Food’s CEA Arm

Mary Agrotechnologies Inc. (CSE: MARY) (OTCQB: MRRYF) announced in a press release their partnership with Bright Seedbase Technology Co., Ltd, the vertical farming and cultivar R&D arm of China’s Bright […]

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Agricultural Crops Controlled Environment Agriculture

NASA XROOTS Experiment Could Enhance CEA Plant Cultivation

Current plant-growth systems use soil or growing media, and the eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS) evaluates alternative approaches to reduce the overall system mass. XROOTS uses hydroponic and aeroponic […]

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AgriBusiness Vertical Farming

The Largest Vertical Farm in The World in Dubai

In 2018, Crop One and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) announced that they will co-invest USD 40 million to build the world’s largest vertical farming facility near the Al Maktoum International […]

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Funding Round Vertical Farming

Cornwall Ontario, a Future Vertical Farming Hub?

For the past couple of weeks, Ontario-based indoor vertical farming companies have been extremely active in appointing new heads, signing strategic partnerships, announcing new products, expanding their facilities, and creating […]

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Funding Round

Eclo Raises €4.7M For High-Tech Circular Organic Mushroom Substrate Factory

Belgium-based Indoor Farming company, Eclo announced a successful raise of 4.7 million euros to build a high-tech 4,200 sqm factory in Villers-le-Bouillet in the province of Liège at the beginning […]

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AgriBusiness Partnerships

PlanTFarm Agrees For JV With Premium Group Mongolia

South Korea-based smart farming company backed by top private investment firm IMM Investment will venture into high-tech fresh food farming in Mongolia of harsh climate after the Russia – Ukrainian […]

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AgriBusiness Controlled Environment Agriculture

DIC Invests in Back of the Yards Algae Sciences

Tokyo, Japan—DIC Corporation has completed an investment in Back of the Yards Algae Science Inc. (BYAS), a sustainable food technology startup focused on developing innovative extracts and alternative proteins, headquartered […]

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AgriBusiness Partnerships

Manda Harvest Partners With SEPEC Consults For EMEA Expansion

The partnership will enable the distribution of Manda’s landmark products across Europe and the Middle East. VANNES, LOS ANGELES 17 June 2022. With the increasing demand to use organic produce […]

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Vertical Farming

Glowfarms Shuts Down After Facing Financial Challenges

Glowfarms, a Netherlands-based vertical farming startup, recently announced its closure after 2.5 years of operation.

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Funding Round Sustainable Agriculture

Power Corp Raises $210 Million For Sustainable Agri-Food Investments

Power Corp (TSE:POW) announced the closing of an initial $210 Million of aggregate capital commitments for Lios Fund I. The funding round has seen the participation of The Canada Life […]

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Market Trends & Economy Stock Market Urban Farming

Singapore Urban Farm Plans Leads To Publicly-listed Companies

For the past decade, food insecurity has been a prominent discussion in Singapore as the small city-state seeks to ensure its food supply despite the lack of arable land (Only […]

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Sustainable Agriculture

Franklin Templeton Latest Insights on Food Innovation & Investment Opportunities

Thought leaders from Franklin Templeton and its specialist investment managers weigh in on the challenges and opportunities facing the food and agriculture sector of the future.  SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Vertical Farming

Serba Dinamik To Bolster Middle-East Presence With Vertical Farming

SERBA Dinamik Sdn Bhd has strengthened its presence in the Middle East by signing a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the United Arab Emirates as reported by the Malaysian Reserve. The […]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Funding Round

Nutrifresh Raises USD 5 Million in pre-seed round

Nutrifresh Farm Tech India Pvt. Ltd has raised $5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Theodore Cleary (Archer Investments), Sandiip Bhammer (Green Frontier Capital), Sky Kurtz (Pure Harvest […]

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