Farming
Israel’s milk shortage shows how policy fights end up hurting the public - editorial
Milk rationing did not happen by accident. Protest tactics, rigid regulation, and stalled reform collided, leaving families paying the price for political and policy failure.
Israeli farmers protest Smotrich's proposed dairy reform, warn of 400 farm closures
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
The future of the Negev will not be decided in ideological debates, but through action on the ground.
Hashomer Hachadash Youth’s November Conference Opens with Volunteer Work
Conference begins with volunteer work at an agricultural farm designated for PTSD recovery groups
More high-tech, less agriculture: The Israeli company sowing the future
Hazera, founded before Israel’s statehood, is now a leading global seed company. We toured its headquarters, greenhouses, and advanced labs in Israel.
Agriculture Ministry launches system to assess food import risks amid boycotts, climate change
Israel’s Agriculture Ministry launched a strategic risk-monitoring system to protect food supply amid boycotts, climate change, and global crises.
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.
Cultivated food and advanced tech: How can the world fight food price surges? - opinion
By embracing cultivated food and advanced agricultural technologies, we can create a food system that is more resilient, more sustainable, and better equipped to feed the world.
Did farming begin outside the Fertile Crescent? 9,200-year-old grains found in Uzbek cave
Stone tools and ancient grains in a cave in Uzbekistan tell a new story.
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.
New evidence shows ancient Japanese cooking remained unchanged despite arrival of rice farming
While millet was a dietary staple in Korea, especially during the Bronze Age, it barely shows up in early Japanese diets.
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.
