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.
Start-Up Ethiopia: Addis Ababa takes a page from Israel's innovation playbook
Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes
Reviving Tel Hai: Yair Belachovsky’s mission to preserve a defining legacy
Innovative digital solutions: The exciting partnership between Netafim and Bayer
Netafim and Bayer have expanded their strategic partnership to offer cutting-edge digital solutions to fruit and vegetable growers.
Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel
Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition.
Gene-edited tomatoes achieve increased sweetness without loss of size or yield
Scientists used CRISPR to knock out two genes, increasing sugar content in tomatoes by up to 30%.
Despite war, we are leading the fight against climate change, says Israel’s Climate Ambassador
“Climate change continues to happen, and it is important that Israel remains part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Behar said.
Five killed, another seriously wounded in Hezbollah strikes on Israeli farm
Israeli media reported that one citizen, a farmer, was killed in the attack, along with four foreign workers.
Harvesting for Sukkot: A look at the farmers who grow the holiday's Four Species
The farmers who grow the Four Species that symbolize the holiday of Sukkot.
More than 30 dogs rescued from illegal ‘puppy mill’ in Israel
The dogs were found in an agricultural area, confined in makeshift enclosures and cages, surrounded by weeds and junk.
Israel’s food crisis worsens as war disrupts agricultural output
Leket chairman warns that rising food prices during the holidays are pushing vulnerable populations into nutritional insecurity.
Advanced agriculture is the key to a better future - opinion
After changing the name of the Ministry of Agriculture to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Israel must take further steps to recognize that food supply is a matter of national security.
Unpacking Israel’s agricultural miracle
LIVE: Tania Pons Allon, Director of the Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water, and Energy Security, discusses how Israel transforms harsh desert environments into thriving agricultural hubs.
