Farming

Israel’s crop production is likely to undergo strain as war goes on - Leket Chairman

Even in regions not directly affected by rocket fire, there is a growing sense of insecurity among workers and volunteers, making it difficult for them to venture into the fields. 

This Maryland couple moved to Israel and started a farm

Sue and Tzvi rise each morning at 4:30 to feed the animals. The Muslow children, aged 24 to 33, no longer live at home, but one daughter lives on the moshav, and her children help collect the eggs. 

By JORDANA BENAMI
15/09/2023

Lioness shot dead after escaping from South Korean farm

The animal was shot dead after being discovered by authorities in bushes near the farm about an hour after escaping the farm.

By REUTERS
14/08/2023

Is organic food good for health? Maybe, but it upsets flying mammals

The effectiveness of organic farming on biodiversity has been widely documented especially for plants, but there is less research about the effects on wildlife such as bats.

Charles Osborne: The man who hiccupped for 68 years

How did a simple work accident lead to never-ending hiccups?

By MAARIV
16/07/2023

Canadian lake sediments reveal start of Earth's Anthropocene age, scientists say

The members of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) plan to submit the evidence to the international scientific body responsible for naming geological chapters in Earth's history.

By REUTERS
11/07/2023

Emoji costs farmer $61,000 fine

The judge overseeing the case ruled that an emoji can express legally binding consent.

Are dates the new peace-building superfood?

Experts say there are financial speedbumps ahead for Israeli food tech and environmental startups like Dayts, especially as Israel endures a period of unprecedented political unrest.

By ROCKY KISTNER
28/05/2023

Jacobs' farm: A German family making French cheese in Israel

A family with agriculture in their blood sees the blessings of their line of work in the run-up to Shavuot.

By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV
24/05/2023
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