Department of 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.
East Jerusalem man tries to smuggle rare species of pigeon to Israel via Jordan
SNAP benefits in limbo for 42 million as shutdown, legal chaos deepen
Trump administration to use emergency funds to pay partial food aid benefits
Agriculture Ministry to invest NIS 50m. in development of Golan Heights
At present, agriculture constitutes more than 50% of the region’s economy.
What foods are Israelis buying for Rosh Hashanah?
The Agriculture Ministry released data on consumption rates around the Jewish New Year.
US investigates seed packets sent nation-wide postmarked from China
State agriculture departments have also reported packages postmarked from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, though most are reportedly from China.
Finland rejects 104,000 kilos of Israeli oranges with banned pesticide
Authorities rejected eight consignments of oranges since February due to the discovery of bromopropylate, which has been banned in the EU.
New behavior analysis AI tech allows you to improve a cow's 'moood'
The system uses a unique imaging technology in order to precisely track the activity of each cow and to automatically analyze the complex and social behaviors of the cattle.
Stink bomb: Man abandons bag with durian fruit at Ben Gurion Airport
The fruit was found inside an abandoned bag next to a garbage bin at the baggage claim hall at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
Israel spearheading development of agricultural technology -OECD report
Giving a hoot
“Since we started working with the Barn Owl Project, we have definitely decreased our use of rodent poison,” stated Nimrod Wolf.