Agriculture

Jerusalem mufti issues fatwa banning purchase of olive products from settlements in West Bank

The legal ruling was given in response to escalating settler violence, specifically against olive trees this harvest season, Mufti Hussein’s office published.

The mufti of Jerusalem, Muhammad Ahmad Hussein has the mufti since 2006, untill the current time. Nov 22 2009.
Entrance to tomb found at Mariette Cemetery site located north of the village of Saqqara, Egypt, September 18, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth tomb shared by ancient Egyptian judge and his scribe father

Yoel Zilberman, CEO and Founder of Hashomer Hachadash: "We will establish more settlements along Israel's eastern corridor and strengthen existing ones."

Hashomer Hachadash helps establish new agricultural moshav in Jordan Valley

Sheep's milk cheeses.

The market is open for competition: The move expected to lower sheep cheese prices


World food prices at more than two-year high, FAO says

While the cost of some agricultural products is declining, the average global food price has risen by over 6%.

A farmer mows wheat with a harvester in a field near Seligenstadt, Germany, August 13, 2025

Israel and Moldova sign strategic wheat partnership to boost food security

Under the deal, Israel will contribute advanced seeds and agricultural expertise, while Moldova provides land, water, and labor.

Moldova's national flag is seen in central Chisinau, Moldova

Seventy Years of Guinness World Records, 70 Years of Jewish Excellence

As the Guinness Book celebrates 70 years, Israel and the Jewish Diaspora continue to break records, from the heroic to the heartwarming.

The Jewish community of Atlanta, Georgia, has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest cookie mosaic

'Tammuz 'celebrates Gaza Envelope agriculture in vibrant cookbook

The new cookbook ‘Tammuz’ is a product of Israeli food bloggers and journalists, and supports Gaza Envelope agriculture

‘TAMMUZ’ BRINGS together Israeli farms and some of the country’s leading culinary voices.

Not just a pesky nuisance: Insect oil could revolutionize animals’ wellness

“The black soldier fly is proving that nature has plenty left to teach us,” prof. Betty Schwartz told The Jerusalem Post.

THE BLACK soldier fly

Zero emissions by 2030? This AI-driven AgriTech unicorn has a real plan

How world TradeX is turning farmers into climate champions.

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New 3D imaging method tracks plant growth without expensive sensors

While the study focused on tomatoes, the researchers emphasize that the method is crop-independent and adaptable.

 Fruit and vegetable stand

Israeli authorities foil smuggling attempt of unsafe beef, pork fat worth over NIS 1 million

While pork fat has long been used in cosmetics, the products in the seized shipment did not meet the necessary safety standards for food-grade items.

Ashdod Port

Kosher or cruel? The Jewish ethical dilemma of factory-farmed meat

Growing demand for meat worldwide sparks debate about 'tza’ar ba’alei chaim' – causing needless suffering to living creatures.

 HOW DO factory farms figure in?

Farming under fire: Feeding Israel in crisis - opinion

Food security is a critical line of defense and the foundation of national resilience.

 WORKING AT Sde Tze’elim in the Negev: It is only during military or political crises that people grasp just how crucial local agriculture is to Israel’s defense, the writer states.