An unusual outbreak of a virus has affected about 20% of Israel's watermelon crop. As a result, Knat, the Natural Disaster Insurance Fund for Agriculture, has approved the destruction of approximately 1,000 dunams of watermelon cultivation areas across the country, and there is concern that more will be destroyed. The virus affects crops from the cucurbit family. While it appears every year as a matter of routine, this year's outbreak is unusual and stands at significant levels of 5-6 times the annual average.
Unusual Outbreak: Virus Affects About 20% of Israel's Watermelon Crop
Ilana Curiel|
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