Department of Agriculture
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.
Israel's drought is a public health and food security crisis - opinion
Comptroller: Ineffective enforcement allows for agricultural smuggling between Israel, PA
The Swords of Iron War's impact on Israel's food sector
Sri Lankan workers plug gap in Israeli labor force
Sir Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara has been working tirelessly with the Israeli and Sri Lankan governments to find a solution to this problem.
Tomato shortage looms as Israeli farmers struggle
Victory chain CEO criticizes Agriculture Ministry for inadequate response, urges action to prevent imports
What do Israelis eat during the High Holy Days?
A report from the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry reveals how much fish, chicken, pomegranates, and other foods Israelis eat consume year.
Hundreds of kilograms of inedible, illegal meat confiscated in Jerusalem
A large-scale raid on several butcher shops in Jerusalem led to the confiscation of hundreds of kilos of meat, much of which had been smuggled into Israel illegally.
Iraq and Uruguay deposit crop seeds at Arctic doomsday vault
Svalbard facility is global back-up for gene banks which safeguards the biodiversity of crops. It now holds more than 1.2 million seed samples.
Donkey trampled to death in overcrowded animal shipment to Gaza
In a case of animal cruelty, the donkeys were loaded up onto the bed of a truck to be shipped to Gaza, though the truck could not properly accommodate all of the donkeys.
Agriculture Ministry to invest NIS 50m. in development of Golan Heights
At present, agriculture constitutes more than 50% of the region’s economy.
What foods are Israelis buying for Rosh Hashanah?
The Agriculture Ministry released data on consumption rates around the Jewish New Year.
US investigates seed packets sent nation-wide postmarked from China
State agriculture departments have also reported packages postmarked from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, though most are reportedly from China.
Finland rejects 104,000 kilos of Israeli oranges with banned pesticide
Authorities rejected eight consignments of oranges since February due to the discovery of bromopropylate, which has been banned in the EU.
New behavior analysis AI tech allows you to improve a cow's 'moood'
The system uses a unique imaging technology in order to precisely track the activity of each cow and to automatically analyze the complex and social behaviors of the cattle.
