Farming
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
Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
Wadi Attir shows how infrastructure can transform Negev's Bedouin communities - opinion
From whiskey to wine: Residents of the Gaza border are building an 'Alcohol empire'
Quietly and without fanfare, alcohol production has become a real trend for the Gaza border towns, from whiskey to wine.
At Wadi Attir, Bedouin mix agricultural tradition with hi-tech innovation
One example of Wadi Attir’s innovative approach is a shipping-container-like machine that absorbs moisture from the desert air and turns it into drinking water.
High hopes in Israel for 'super hero' cocoa that survived frontline conditions
"It's a very unusual result, to find a strain that can withstand 3-1/2 months of drought as new fresh seedlings and also severe cold front."
How Mahaz brings Jews back to the beauty of Jewish farming and agriculture
Explore Mahaz Fellows' journey in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where Jewish tradition merges with regenerative farming and homesteading skills.
How 'energy islands' could help Israel build resilience for wartime
Maale Gilboa, a pioneering kibbutz in northern Israel, leads in renewable energy adoption, aiming to create resilient micro-grids amid security concerns.
IFCJ and HaShomer HaChadash launch $2 million food security initiative to support Israeli farmers
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews partners with HaShomer HaChadash for a $2 million food security initiative aiding Israeli farmers amid war impacts.
'Duty to come': Diaspora Jews drop their lives to volunteer in Israel
Jewish volunteers have traveled to Israel to volunteer in fields where farmers were left shorthanded after the departure of international and Arab workers.
American teen volunteers change lives in Israel
20 American teens travelled to Israel to participate in Jewish National Fund-USA’s - Teen Volunteer Mission.
Cows can produce more milk if you treat them better, study finds
Be kind to your cows: Dairy cattle can be helped to relax with positive reinforcement, be happier, and produce more milk.
Chevra Eco Farm: A green sanctuary in Israel made by immigrants
A group of young and idealistic immigrants recently purchased the land and hope to turn it into an ecological farm and center for education and wellness.
