Published Articles & Press Releases
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
DUBAI ONE TV INTERVIEW ON SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION IN THE UAE
Ray Colgan, Senior Reporter of Emirates News spoke with Richard Kohn, General Manager, iyris SkyFarms, Dankan Weerasinghe and Mostafa Abdelrazek to discuss how iyris SecondSky materials protect plants from heat stress, deliver higher yield and extend the growing season while using less resources.
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THE AGENDA WITH KATIE CHAMBERS INTERVIEWS RICHARD KOHN ABOUT IYRIS
Katie Chambers from Dubai Eye 108.3 , the Agenda interviewed Richard Kohn, General Manager, iyris SkyFarms to talk about innovation in the Agriculture sector in the UAE, following the announcement of a further public/private investment in the Al Ain Agri Park.
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IYRIS PARTNERS WITH SAUDI CHAMPIONS TO REGENERATE LOCAL CROP PRODUCTION
iyris and Red Sea Global announced the National Food Production Initiative (TNFPI) in partnership with other leading Saudi public and private sector companies … SABIC, NAPCO, KAUST, Teraxxy, Tamala, University of Tabuk … with the inauguration of the first ‘model farm’ in Al Bada in Saudi Arabia.
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TECH REVOLT INTERVIEWS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN JOHN KEPPLER
Kasun Illankoon, Editor-in-Chief at Tech Revolt, spoke to John Keppler, Executive Chairman of iyris, about the company’s mission to empower farmers in hot climates, its rapid growth across multiple markets, and the crucial role accessible, scalable technology will play in the future of global food security.
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HOW SHOULD ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST MEASURE INNOVATION?
Fast Company Middle East interviews innovation leaders in the Gulf, including John Keppler Executive Chairman of iyris to talk about how innovation is measured in their organization. As a leader in innovation in Agtech, Keppler explains how impact is key.
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HOW TECHNOLOGY IS HELPING GULF FARMERS EXTEND THEIR GROWING SEASON
The National investigates how companies such as iyris, Bayer and FarmERP offer innovation in agriculture to help famers to reduce the risks of rising temperatures while working towards improving national food security across the region.
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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM RECOGNIZES WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS RESHAPING MENA
iyris founder, Associate Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Chief Scientific Officer at iyris, Professor Derya Baran was recognized as once of the leading women entrepreneurs whose activities are reshaping the business scene in MENA.
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BUILDING THE FARM OF TOMORROW: EMERGING TECHNOLGIES SHAPING AGRICULTURE
Executive Chairman John Keppler offers his thought leadership on the innovative solutions that are urgently required to sustain and enhance global food production empowering farmers to grow more sustainably – and at less cost. Leveraging emerging technologies, growers can combat the effects of climate change and address critical issues such as food security and sustainability.
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IYRIS ACHIEVES PLANT SCIENCE BREAKTHROUGH TO HELP SOLVE GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS
In this article about iyris’ recently published patent for polyploid hybridization grafting process the implications for production of more resilient crops is discussed. The technology makes crops that are more resilient to abiotic stressors such as salt, heat, drought and pests.
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THE PLANT SCIENCE INNOVATION HELPING COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
Dr. Daniel Bryant, Chief Technology Officer at iyris discusses the plant science innovations that come through iyris published patent in polyploid grafting processes the potential impact this can have to combat climate change. Polyploid grafting can protect crops from abiotic stressors such as salt, heat and drought.
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IYRIS FOUNDER & CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICE DERYA BARAN MAKES CLIMATE ACTION 15 LIST
iyris founder, Associate Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and iyris Chief Technology Officer was recognized by Business Insider as one of 15 trailblazers deploying innovative sustainable technologies which will have major global impact.
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NICO AUGSBERGER ON WHAT PLANTS CRAVE PODCAST WITH DR. GREENHOUSE
Director of Product at iyris, Dr. Nico Augsberger talks about data driven lighting solutions for a brighter future in agriculture and how the iyris mantra of more light, less heat drives sustainability and profitability for farmers.
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JOHN KEPPLER ON PANEL AT FORBES MIDDLE EAST SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS SUMMIT
Executive Chairman of iyris, John K Keppler joined an esteemed panel of contributors at the Forbes ME Sustainability Leaders. They analyzed the relationship between food systems and environmental sustainability.
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PRESS RELEASES
IYRIS COMPLETES $16 MILLION SERIES A FUNDRAISE
Proceeds to drive global sales of iyris’ proven AgTech platform – making fresh produce easier to grow in challenging climates.
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