Farming
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
Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
Wadi Attir shows how infrastructure can transform Negev's Bedouin communities - opinion
These are the most and least contaminated fruits, vegetables of 2023
Every year a guide is published in the US which lists the fruits and vegetables which are heavily contaminated with pesticides.
Investing in animal health prevents pandemics and saves lives - A4AH
Action for Animal Health released a report on how animal health affects human health and saves lives.
Two new outbreaks of bird flu reported in central, southern Israel
All coops within 10 kilometers of the outbreaks were placed on lockdown.
Criminals cost Israeli farmers millions in damages in 2022, preliminary data shows
Border Police commander calls for reinforcements to respond to incidents, while HaShomer HaChadash organization indicates 39% of agricultural crimes go unreported.
New 'digital twin' technology could prevent future food crises in Israel
The origin of digital twins is in civil engineering, where it simulates structures and infrastructure systems to improve their durability, efficiency, operations and maintenance.
Bird flu found at central Israel farm in 4th outbreak this season
All coops within a 10-kilometer radius have been placed in quarantine and the Veterinary Service is conducting testing.
Israel-made solar energy cells produce power while keeping land farmable
Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers develop selective solar energy cells that produce green electricity while allowing agricultural cultivation of the ground below.
Israel finds first bird flu case of the season in turkeys
The slaughterhouse where the infections were found and all the coops within a 10 kilometer radius were placed under quarantine.
Lithuanian farmer burns grain for heat, cheaper than burning wood
Since imports of wood products from Russia and its ally Belarus were banned due to sanctions, wood pellets used for heating have soared to 600 euros per ton.
Eretz Noshevet to invest $2m. for farmers, agro-tech, land development
Currently in the pilot phase, the initiatives chosen by the investment committee stand to gain major benefit from the fund’s money and guidance.