Department of Agriculture
SNAP benefits in limbo for 42 million as shutdown, legal chaos deepen
A series of legal victories and setbacks for nonprofits and Democratic-led states and cities fighting to restore food aid has sown confusion over the program's status.
Trump administration to use emergency funds to pay partial food aid benefits
New 3D imaging method tracks plant growth without expensive sensors
Israel's drought is a public health and food security crisis - opinion
Comptroller: Ineffective enforcement allows for agricultural smuggling between Israel, PA
The problems, which include misconduct as well as improper infrastructure and staffing problems have led to a situation in which it is difficult to prevent smuggling,
The Swords of Iron War's impact on Israel's food sector
While prices may not reflect drastic changes yet, there's only so long that can last.
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.
