Farming
Meet the second-generation Israeli farmer and reservist who grows tomatoes on the Egyptian border
Four years ago, Noam Efrat, 33, chose to return to his roots and raise his own family in Kadesh Barnea. He handles the bright red, deliciously sweet cherry tomatoes from his family’s farm.
Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional
BloomX: Stepping up to save the crops
Moroccan locust swarms sweep eastern Iran, threatening crops and farms
Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, leading to a 20-30% price increase and threatening food security worldwide.
Israeli nonprofit builds 24/7 operations room to protect isolated farms
Moledet, founded after years of attacks on remote agricultural sites, monitors dozens of farms and open areas, linking alerts from the field with security forces in real time.
Israel’s milk shortage shows how policy fights end up hurting the public - editorial
Milk rationing did not happen by accident. Protest tactics, rigid regulation, and stalled reform collided, leaving families paying the price for political and policy failure.
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
A Hebrew University study suggests AI tools could help growers better manage water use by predicting healthy plant behavior and flagging early signs of stress.
Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
"It feels like taking a first breath after years of suffocation. We sowed with hope and faith in the Creator, and now, the rain has come, and everything is starting to bloom," said farmer Hadar Ezra.
Wadi Attir shows how infrastructure can transform Negev's Bedouin communities - opinion
The future of the Negev will not be decided in ideological debates, but through action on the ground.
Hashomer Hachadash Youth’s November Conference Opens with Volunteer Work
Conference begins with volunteer work at an agricultural farm designated for PTSD recovery groups
More high-tech, less agriculture: The Israeli company sowing the future
Hazera, founded before Israel’s statehood, is now a leading global seed company. We toured its headquarters, greenhouses, and advanced labs in Israel.
Agriculture Ministry launches system to assess food import risks amid boycotts, climate change
Israel’s Agriculture Ministry launched a strategic risk-monitoring system to protect food supply amid boycotts, climate change, and global crises.
