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
Israel’s rural estates have quietly become the country’s most resilient real-estate bet - opinion
“Buyers are chasing a fixed pool of properties that still carry untapped building rights.”
Gov't approves NGO's plan to secure Jordan border including reinforcing fence, IDF presence
The National Missions Ministry, led by Orit Strock, allocated a budget of 80 million shekels for the first year of implementing HaShomer HaChadash's five-year plan.
Fieldin announces collaboration with ARAG
This is to provide farmers with precision spraying technologies. The joint solution will improve real-time spray monitoring, reduce waste, and enhance treatment efficiency in perennial crops.
Ag-tech company Phytech launches AI-based "irrigation advisor" for farmers worldwide
The AI Advisor analyzes data transmitted from trees and soil, as well as climate data, providing precise, actionable irrigation recommendations for each plot.
Food security crisis: How war has impacted Israel's food supply
As Israel moves forward, it must continue to balance technological innovation with sustainable agricultural practices while ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need.
Education and agriculture: Twin pillars of resilience in wartime - opinion
In this crisis, we have learned that education, much like agriculture, must persist even in the most turbulent times.
Food wasted during wartime costs Israelis $445m., report finds
The report also stated that approximately 1.5 million Israelis live with insufficient access to food, an increase from 1.4 million in 2022.
105 million eggs: Israel increases imports to meet Passover needs
A quota of 105 million eggs was opened for eggs to be imported customs-free, and some 40 million have already been imported, the ministries said.
Can Israeli innovation end global world hunger? - opinion
The need for action is urgent, but the path forward is clear. Together, we can achieve a world without hunger.
Volunteer effort grows to protect farmers from a surge in livestock theft and agricultural crime
With agricultural crime surging as spring approaches, a call goes out to the public to join efforts to safeguard Israel’s farmers.
