Agriculture
Agriculture Min. must fix local farming deficiencies since war started, comptroller says
Local farming lost 670 million shekels in the first six months of the Israel-Hamas War, constituting a 25% drop in production. Additionally, the sector experienced a 58% decline in foreign workers.
World food prices at more than two-year high, FAO says
Israel and Moldova sign strategic wheat partnership to boost food security
Seventy Years of Guinness World Records, 70 Years of Jewish Excellence
'Tammuz 'celebrates Gaza Envelope agriculture in vibrant cookbook
The new cookbook ‘Tammuz’ is a product of Israeli food bloggers and journalists, and supports Gaza Envelope agriculture
Not just a pesky nuisance: Insect oil could revolutionize animals’ wellness
“The black soldier fly is proving that nature has plenty left to teach us,” prof. Betty Schwartz told The Jerusalem Post.
Zero emissions by 2030? This AI-driven AgriTech unicorn has a real plan
How world TradeX is turning farmers into climate champions.
New 3D imaging method tracks plant growth without expensive sensors
While the study focused on tomatoes, the researchers emphasize that the method is crop-independent and adaptable.
Israeli authorities foil smuggling attempt of unsafe beef, pork fat worth over NIS 1 million
While pork fat has long been used in cosmetics, the products in the seized shipment did not meet the necessary safety standards for food-grade items.
Kosher or cruel? The Jewish ethical dilemma of factory-farmed meat
Growing demand for meat worldwide sparks debate about 'tza’ar ba’alei chaim' – causing needless suffering to living creatures.
Farming under fire: Feeding Israel in crisis - opinion
Food security is a critical line of defense and the foundation of national resilience.
Israel's drought is a public health and food security crisis - opinion
Israel's national food security plan offers a plan forward amid one of the worst droughts in the country's history.
US charges two Chinese scientists with smuggling devastating crop-killing fungus
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that the fungi was described a “potential agroterrorism weapon” in scientific journals.
Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North
Farmers in the north have been lacking the agricultural manpower required to harvest orchards, work on vineyards, and perform other tasks.
The new app that provides an efficient and quick solution for farmers
Adama Makhteshim launches AgroApp—a free tool offering pesticide data, spray calculators, and farm management features for Israeli farmers and inspectors.
