Agriculture
Hashomer Hachadash launches emergency campaign to place bomb shelters on farms
The org. said it is raising funds in Israel, the United States, and Canada to deploy at least 100 shelters for farmers working under missile, drone, and siren threats during the war with Iran
Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry
East Jerusalem man tries to smuggle rare species of pigeon to Israel via Jordan
Israel’s milk crisis is man-made, quotas are to blame - opinion
Farmers halt milk supply in protest of Smotrich’s dairy industry reform
Numerous supermarkets across the country posted signs limiting the number of milk cartons each shopper could purchase as shelves ran low.
Tu Bishvat: ‘Adam VeAdama’ students from Hashomer Hachadash aid 400 Israeli farmers
The Adam VeAdama network operates seven agricultural boarding schools, stretching from Mitzpe Ramon in the Arava to the Golan Heights.
Knesset marks 60 years since building inauguration in traditional Tu Bishvat ceremony
The event celebrating Israel’s parliament is expected to host more than 2,000 visitors, including soldiers, police officers, Holocaust survivors, and students from schools across the country.
IDF soldiers accused of stealing 250 goats from Syria - N12
The soldiers are accused of ordering trucks to transport the goats to several breeding sites.
‘We have entered a new era where Israel’s agriculture survival is at risk’
Over the past two decades, CEO Yoel Zilberman has built a Zionist organization that helps farmers protect their land, provides support during crises, and promotes agricultural education
Witnessing Israel’s innovation and moral purpose - opinion
From life-saving medical care to groundbreaking tech, Israel is a nation of innovation, morality, and hope in a challenging world.
Israeli farmers protest Smotrich's proposed dairy reform, warn of 400 farm closures
Hundreds of farmers blocked roads nationwide, warning that proposed dairy reforms would shutter farms, undermine food security, and create dangerous reliance on imports.
Israeli scientists use AI to improve irrigation and spot plant stress early - study
A Hebrew University study suggests AI tools could help growers better manage water use by predicting healthy plant behavior and flagging early signs of stress.
Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform
After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.
Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
"It feels like taking a first breath after years of suffocation. We sowed with hope and faith in the Creator, and now, the rain has come, and everything is starting to bloom," said farmer Hadar Ezra.
