Agriculture

Moroccan locust swarms sweep eastern Iran, threatening crops and farms

Eastern Iran faces an agricultural crisis as Moroccan locusts descend, destroying crops and pasture while authorities race to contain the swarms.

 Group of locusts
‘ANCIENT CONNECTIONS’: A view toward Jerusalem’s Old City during Sigd celebrations emphasizes the centuries-old ties between Ethiopia and the Jewish state – ties now expanding into diplomacy, technology, and regional cooperation.

Start-Up Ethiopia: Addis Ababa takes a page from Israel's innovation playbook

NEGEV DESERT - APRIL 06 2011:Israeli farmers desert farming planting vines in a desert farm in the Negev, Israel. Israel is a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite its dry climate

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Yair Belachovsky speaks at a state memorial ceremony for Joseph Trumpeldor and the defenders of Tel Hai in 2025

Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy


Ancient Casarabe people transformed Amazon savannas into year-round maize farms

The Casarabe people inhabited the Llanos de Moxos region between 500 and 1400 CE.

 Ancient Casarabe people transformed Amazon savannas into year-round maize farms.

Reached South America: The Israeli solution for digital agriculture

The ag-tech company Phytech has established branches in Peru and Chile to provide digital agriculture solutions across Central and South America.

 Digital agriculture

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.

 Wadi Attir, an innovative project that aims to promote sustainable agriculture among Israel’s Bedouin community in the Negev, January 28,2025.

Italian farmer finds 84m² Roman mosaic while planning cherry orchard, stunning archaeologists

The mosaic depicts Roman gods, mythological scenes, animals, trees, and plants, showcasing the rich artistry of the Roman era.

 Mosaic in Villa Romana. Illustration.

Noy Hadas opens a new agricultural outlet in Kfar Saba

After an investment of NIS 3 million, Noy Hasadeh offers Israeli produce at wholesale prices, supporting local farmers and preserving Israeli agricultural heritage.

 Noy Hadas

Transformation in digital agriculture: The Israeli company's agreement

Phytech signs strategic partnership with Rivulis to revolutionize global digital agriculture.

 Phytech

Prof. Yaron Ziv: Ben-Gurion University’s champion of sustainability and conservation

The pioneering ecologist blends cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration to restore ecosystems, enhance sustainability, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

Professor Yaron Ziv: Perfect example of integrating ecological science with real-world applications.

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel for the first time

Israeli companies in the fields of agriculture, water management, information technology, health, communications, and defense are active in the south-central African country of Zambia.

 KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old agricultural society in Morocco's Oued Beht

The people who lived at the site were farmers who cultivated barley, wheat, peas, olives, and pistachios on the arid land.

 Tiznit province in the Atlas mountains.

Ancient Muslim agro-technologies can help us cope with water scarcity and food insecurity

The research further suggests that the systems, which rely on rainfall-replenished groundwater, offer a pathway for community-driven, ecologically sensitive farming practices.

MAWASI WATER: A flooded Mawasi plot along southern coast of the Gaza Strip in 1983.