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State comptroller: Poor preparedness for war driving fruit and vegetable price hikes

A new report finds Israel’s Agriculture Ministry was ill-prepared for war, with a 25% drop in produce, labor shortages and lack of protection in farming areas fueling price surges; Auditor warns supply of food staples must be secured in emergencies

Yaron Drukman | 09.16.25

Green gold: Israeli avocado exports remain strong despite global fluctuations

Israel’s avocado industry projects stable exports of 132,000 US tons with prices holding firm, even as mango exports collapse under tariffs; Many factors, including overseas farms, new technology, and persistent global demand, strengthen supply chains

Navit Zomer | 08.31.25

From cheese to drinks: This is what you should taste when visiting the Galilee

Pecan orchards tucked between the mountains, tomatoes and squash from a special farm, and a family sheep dairy that has been running for 120 years; Chefs Ran Shmueli and Tal Feigenbaum set out on a culinary journey in a magical region recovering from a year of rockets and fires

Ran Shmueli, Tal Feigenbaum | 08.24.25

Drought wilts Israeli agriculture, farmers face significant water cuts

Local agriculture faces a crisis as drought and proposed water cuts of nearly 35% threaten farmers, with the Water Authority planning to reduce allocations to 250 million cubic meters by 2026; this could slash local produce, drive up prices and inflict significant economic damage

Ilana Curiel | 08.21.25

How AI is revolutionizing agriculture—and why Israel is emerging as a global leader

With AI transforming farming into a data-driven science, researchers say precision agriculture and real-time modeling are key to feeding a growing global population amid shrinking resources—an area where US-Israel partnerships are leading the way

Ynetnews | 05.21.25

Israeli agriculture startup channels Elon Musk’s vision to revolutionize plants

Ag-tech startup XtrION is harnessing tailored electrical fields to enhance plant growth, boost nutritional value and reduce reliance on traditional fertilizers, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable farming

Tal Shahaf | 05.03.25

Egg shortage fears rise as Passover approaches in Israel

Israeli egg importers face skyrocketing prices in Europe and the US, while local production struggles post-war; Agriculture Ministry insists there will be enough eggs for the holiday, but distributors warn of significant shortages

Meirav Crystal | 03.07.25

'Coming here is like playing Russian roulette, but this is our heritage'

Eight farmers have lost their lives in recent weeks due to Hezbollah rocket fire, yet northern Israel’s farmers refuse to abandon their fields despite the heavy toll and lack of state support; 'Farmers are stubborn; we won’t be the ones to abandon our land'

Yair Kraus | 11.10.24

Pistachios take root against Iranian axis as Negev farmers strike back

Researchers successfully cultivate 2 pistachio trees that produced edible fruit; 'This is our answer to the Iranian axis that dominates the global pistachio market'

Ilana Curiel | 09.18.24

Pomelo harvesting resumes in Kibbutz Be'eri

Locals and volunteers arrive in droves to help community pick ripe pomelos from orchards in the southern community which has suffered greatly on and since October 7

Matan Tzuri | 09.12.24

תיעוד מתוואי המנהרה שאותר בשדה פלפלים ופעילות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 7 בשכונת חמד

They fight for land, but we fight - above all - for life

Opinion: I propose that for every murdered hostage, Israel claim a square kilometer from Gaza for agricultural purposes; The IDF will create an army of volunteer farmers who will cultivate the former Palestinian land and grow seasonal crops there

Alon Goldstein | 09.09.24

מיגוניות הוצבו בעכו כחלק מהיערכות לתגובת חיזבאללה על חיסולו של פואד שוכר

Northern Israel girds for severe Hezbollah response after top commander’s killing

Despite tensions following assassinations in Beirut and Tehran, Home Front Command guidelines remain unchanged; northern residents take precautions and limit gatherings and commercial activity; 'We will not abandon the land'

Yair Kraus | 08.01.24

Nir stayed to farm on the kibbutz despite the danger. He was killed by a Hezbollah rocket

Nir Popko, 28, is the Israeli citizen who was killed by a rocket fired from Lebanon by Hezbollah at Kibbutz HaGoshrim; He was aware of the danger but insisted on staying to sustain the community's agricultural needs

Nina Fox, Yair Kraus | 07.30.24

נגורו נגורו – מכתש מופלא שהוא גן עדן לבעלי חיים

Archaeologists uncover earliest evidence of plant farming in East Africa

Excavations at Kenya's Kakapel Rockshelter reveals largest and most extensively dated archaeobotanical record from interior East Africa, spanning over 9,000 years

Ynetnews | 07.14.24

Northern farmers demand compensation for IDF commandeering their lands

IDF repurposes agricultural lands in north for conflict with Hezbollah after bringing in vehicles and heavy equipment; since then, the lands have become unusable, leaving Israeli farmers without income or compensation

Yair Kraus | 05.20.24

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