Agriculture

Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry

The one-meter-tall sapling was found alongside citrus propagation materials during an anti-smuggling operation done in collaboration with inspectors from the Ben-Gurion Airport.

A LEMON tree sapling, illegally brought to Israel.
English Barb pigeon is seen receiving treatment after being smuggled from Jordan into Israel on Februray 10, 2026.

East Jerusalem man tries to smuggle rare species of pigeon to Israel via Jordan

FARMERS AND their supporters protest outside the Knesset in Jerusalem against a milk reform promoted by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, in Jerusalem on February 4, 2026.

Israel’s milk crisis is man-made, quotas are to blame - opinion

Israel faces milk store stock shortage as dairy farmers halt milk deliveries. Febuary 2, 2026

Farmers halt milk supply in protest of Smotrich’s dairy industry reform


Noy Hadas opens a new agricultural outlet in Kfar Saba

After an investment of NIS 3 million, Noy Hasadeh offers Israeli produce at wholesale prices, supporting local farmers and preserving Israeli agricultural heritage.

 Noy Hadas

Transformation in digital agriculture: The Israeli company's agreement

Phytech signs strategic partnership with Rivulis to revolutionize global digital agriculture.

 Phytech

Prof. Yaron Ziv: Ben-Gurion University’s champion of sustainability and conservation

The pioneering ecologist blends cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration to restore ecosystems, enhance sustainability, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Professor Yaron Ziv: Perfect example of integrating ecological science with real-world applications.

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel for the first time

Israeli companies in the fields of agriculture, water management, information technology, health, communications, and defense are active in the south-central African country of Zambia.

 KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old agricultural society in Morocco's Oued Beht

The people who lived at the site were farmers who cultivated barley, wheat, peas, olives, and pistachios on the arid land.

 Tiznit province in the Atlas mountains.

Ancient Muslim agro-technologies can help us cope with water scarcity and food insecurity

The research further suggests that the systems, which rely on rainfall-replenished groundwater, offer a pathway for community-driven, ecologically sensitive farming practices.

MAWASI WATER: A flooded Mawasi plot along southern coast of the Gaza Strip in 1983.

Innovative digital solutions: The exciting partnership between Netafim and Bayer

Netafim and Bayer have expanded their strategic partnership to offer cutting-edge digital solutions to fruit and vegetable growers.

 Smarter agriculture will help everyone

Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel

Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition. 

 DON’T BE fooled! This is not Mexico but Kibbutz Alumim in the Western Negev.

Gene-edited tomatoes achieve increased sweetness without loss of size or yield

Scientists used CRISPR to knock out two genes, increasing sugar content in tomatoes by up to 30%.

 Growing solarino tomato plants.

Despite war, we are leading the fight against climate change, says Israel’s Climate Ambassador

“Climate change continues to happen, and it is important that Israel remains part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Behar said.

 Ambassador Gideon Behar, Israel’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Sustainability, in his pesticide-free garden in Modi'in.