Farmers
Israeli gov't gives Jordan Valley farmers drones, rangers to deter 'Palestinian terror state'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Missions Minister Orit Strock both attended the ceremony at which the equipment was presented to support farms and outposts in the West Bank.
Organized crime costs Israel's economy around NIS 8,000 per household, data shows
The man who couldn't watch Israel throw its food away: The story of Leket Israel
Netafim, Israel's drip irrigation developers, opens biggest manufacturing plant to date in Mexico
Social pressure on farmers effects whether they vaccinate their dairy cattle, study finds
Discover how social pressure and communication gaps impact dairy farmers' vaccination decisions and what it means for epidemic prevention.
'Without agriculture, we face an existential threat': Food security experts speak at conference
Since the start of the war, agricultural production has significantly declined. As of March, approximately 90% of Israeli farmers reported damages to their farms due to the war.
IFCJ and HaShomer HaChadash launch $2 million food security initiative to support Israeli farmers
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews partners with HaShomer HaChadash for a $2 million food security initiative aiding Israeli farmers amid war impacts.
Locals become firefighters as Israel’s northern forests burn
The most ominous part of the trip through the lush but damaged forest and my visit to Bat-Ya’ar Farm was the knowledge that a “real” war with Hezbollah hasn’t even broken out yet.
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.
Czech farmers dump manure on Prague streets in renewed protests
Farmers across the EU have taken to the streets this year over effects of a plan to tackle climate change and for the restoration of customs duties on farm products from Ukraine.
Food security in Israel: A critical concern
"This is the time to turn Israel into a food superpower that ensures maximum food independence," declares Yoel Zilberman, CEO and founder of HaShomer HaChadash.
Raising the next generation of 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.
