farmers

Helping out with the olive harvest amid Israel's war with Hamas - opinion

Olive harvesting makes you very sore, very dirty, and very oily. But also very satisfied. It seems to work for all ages.

By DOUG GREENER
28/01/2024

The Swords of Iron War's impact on Israel's food sector

While prices may not reflect drastic changes yet, there's only so long that can last.

Hamas massacre on Gaza border left Israeli farmers on brink of collapse

The Hamas attacks have cost Israel’s farming communities around $500 million in lost income.

Anti-judicial reform protesters help out Israel's farms amid Hamas war

Within only a few days, Brothers in Arms were able to send hundreds of volunteers every day to some 60 farms, renaming the project Brothers in Farms.

By PATRICIA GOLAN
08/12/2023

Israeli food rescue groups are helping farmers survive amid Gaza war

That problem is afflicting farmers all over Israel, not just those in the war zones.

By ELANA SZTOKMAN/JTA
07/12/2023

Gaza war hits Israeli farms: 89% report damage, 96% expect harm

Nearly all farmers (86%) expect a loss of income. While the national average is estimated at around 35%, the average loss is estimated at 69% in the Gaza area. 

Israel calls for volunteers to save Israeli agriculture

Members of Knesset from all over the political spectrum came together to highlight the importance of volunteers coming to save Israel’s agriculture sector.

29/11/2023

‘Now is the time for everyone to help Israeli farmers’ say KKL-JNF workers

KKL-JNF employees participated in agricultural harvesting and packaging throughout the country.

Will Israel's Thai workers return to agriculture, construction jobs?

The Thai embassy in Israel is considering returning agricultural workers and exploring construction industry partnerships to address the female labor shortage post-war.

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