agriculture

Israeli farms face dire straits since Oct. 7, see 80% drop in produce output

“Since October 7, agriculture in Israel has faced the largest workforce crisis it has known since the establishment of the state," shared Dafna Yurista of the Agriculture Ministry. 

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
20/06/2024

New lending program offers 'vital lifeline' to Israeli farmers hit by war

The ongoing war, ignited by the October 7 Hamas attack, has devastated Israel’s southern agricultural regions.

Israel Central Statistics Bureau releases data on milk and honey production in honor of Shavuot

Israel has the highest milk yield per cow in the world and is far ahead of its closest competitors.

The history and evolving tradition of Shavuot

Shavuot’s journey from an agricultural celebration to commemorating the Giving of the Torah, and its eventual return to an agricultural focus, underscores the adaptability of Jewish tradition.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
11/06/2024

Down (South) on the farm: Bringing southern produce up to Jerusalem

How the farmers of the South are keeping their farms going, despite the ongoing war.

By NATAN ROTHSTEIN
11/05/2024

Experts advocate for Tunisian food sovereignty as a path to independence

Food sovereignty has become a high priority among local NGOs, civil society and the government to protect against foreign investments that that may steal land from local farmers.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
26/04/2024

Agriculture Ministry inspectors uncover 90,000 smuggled eggs in West Bank

The center included a stamping machine with false stamps of Israeli egg distributors and some 90,000 eggs which had been stored in the locality without proper cooling conditions.

Edete ascends: Adoption of new technology in agricultural market

Edete, an Israeli agri-tech startup, expands its precise pollination technology, significantly increasing pistachio yields in California.

By LIOR NOVIK
23/04/2024

Perfect Passover package: All Israeli agricultural products from Ptora

From Shabbat platters to Passover cleaning kits and special tablecloths - recommendations for the religious sector, and beyond, this Passover season.

11/04/2024

Amid the Hamas war, foreign agriculture students stay in Israel

Foreign students remain in Israel for premier agricultural training program overseen by MASHAV.

By PATRICIA GOLAN
03/04/2024
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