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
Israel’s milk crisis is man-made, quotas are to blame - opinion
Farmers halt milk supply in protest of Smotrich’s dairy industry reform
Pit stop: Israel’s ban on dates causes diplomatic snag with UAE
This move has angered the Emiratis, who have been importing dates for their embassy since the Abraham Accords.
Israeli farms face dire straits since Oct. 7, see 80% drop in produce output
“Since October 7, agriculture in Israel has faced the largest workforce crisis it has known since the establishment of the state," shared Dafna Yurista of the Agriculture Ministry.
New lending program offers 'vital lifeline' to Israeli farmers hit by war
The ongoing war, ignited by the October 7 Hamas attack, has devastated Israel’s southern agricultural regions.
Israel Central Statistics Bureau releases data on milk and honey production in honor of Shavuot
Israel has the highest milk yield per cow in the world and is far ahead of its closest competitors.
The history and evolving tradition of Shavuot - opinion
Shavuot’s journey from an agricultural celebration to commemorating the Giving of the Torah, and its eventual return to an agricultural focus, underscores the adaptability of Jewish tradition.
Down (South) on the farm: Bringing southern produce up to Jerusalem
How the farmers of the South are keeping their farms going, despite the ongoing war.
Experts advocate for Tunisian food sovereignty as a path to independence
Food sovereignty has become a high priority among local NGOs, civil society and the government to protect against foreign investments that that may steal land from local farmers.
Agriculture Ministry inspectors uncover 90,000 smuggled eggs in West Bank
The center included a stamping machine with false stamps of Israeli egg distributors and some 90,000 eggs which had been stored in the locality without proper cooling conditions.
Edete ascends: Adoption of new technology in agricultural market
Edete, an Israeli agri-tech startup, expands its precise pollination technology, significantly increasing pistachio yields in California.
Perfect Passover package: All Israeli agricultural products from Ptora
From Shabbat platters to Passover cleaning kits and special tablecloths - recommendations for the religious sector, and beyond, this Passover season.
