Israel technology for agriculture
Sderot-based nonprofit launches 24/7 monitoring for farms, improving security
A new initiative in Sderot provides 24/7 monitoring for remote farms, reducing response times for theft, vandalism, and other security incidents.
Witnessing Israel’s innovation and moral purpose - opinion
Advanced agriculture is the key to a better future - opinion
With AI and robotics, two Israeli startups showcase the future of sustainable farming
HU introduces novel way to extend leafy greens’ shelf life
The invention is scheduled to be presented at the 19th Agritech Israel exhibition currently being held in Tel Aviv.
Visiting officials: Emerging nations require private-sector involvement for agriculture
Israeli Agritech Exhibition attracts 35,000 people from 117 countries
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Tech Talk: Going geek in the Negev
A round-up of the latest hi-tech news from Israel and around the world.
‘A drip revolution’ around the world
When he was approached in 1972 by the founders of the budding Netafim firm, Rafi Mehoudar had no idea he would soon develop one of the most widely used irrigation technologies around the world.
La révolution, au goutte-à-goutte
La micro-irrigation aide à lutter contre la faim dans le monde. A l’origine de cette invention, Rafi Mehoudar et le kibboutz Hatzerim. L’histoire d’une réussite
Government launches NIS 100m. fund to help Arava farmers diversify away from peppers
Under the program, farmer who agree to convert their pepper growing areas into spaces to develop other crops are eligible to receive grants.
Hebrew University receives USAID grant to boost crop yields
The grant, whose application was facilitated by the New York-based American Friends of Hebrew University, will enable the establishment of a Unit of Correlative Microscopy at Rehovot campus.
SPNI files High Court petition against Agriculture Ministry demanding fishing reforms
"We must save the ecological system of the Mediterranean Sea from collapse – 100,000 protected animals die every year in the sea, as a result of uncontrolled fishing," a statement from SPNI said.
BGU researchers partner with EU countries on pepper harvesting robot
"Sweeper" program to develop first generation of harvesting robots on the market.
A green and pleasant land
