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


Education and agriculture: Twin pillars of resilience in wartime - opinion

In this crisis, we have learned that education, much like agriculture, must persist even in the most turbulent times.

 Students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's campus in Rehovot.

Food wasted during wartime costs Israelis $445m., report finds

The report also stated that approximately 1.5 million Israelis live with insufficient access to food, an increase from 1.4 million in 2022.

FRESH PRODUCE is stacked in a store in Jerusalem’s Mahaneh Yehuda market

105 million eggs: Israel increases imports to meet Passover needs

A quota of 105 million eggs was opened for eggs to be imported customs-free, and some 40 million have already been imported, the ministries said.

 Test tubes labelled "Bird Flu" and eggs are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023.

Can Israeli innovation end global world hunger? - opinion

The need for action is urgent, but the path forward is clear. Together, we can achieve a world without hunger.

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

Volunteer effort grows to protect farmers from a surge in livestock theft and agricultural crime

With agricultural crime surging as spring approaches, a call goes out to the public to join efforts to safeguard Israel’s farmers.

 HaShomer HaChadash

With unique technology: A revolution in precision irrigation

The technology combines the advantages of integral drip systems and online drip systems (dripper pin) into a single solution.

 Netafim

Ag-tech company Phytech helped farmers save half a trillion liters of water in 2024

According to Phytech’s annual sustainability report, the Israeli agricultural technology helped prevent 7.9 million days in which crops could have been in distress.

 Technological illustration: Phytech

The tasty news of Israel

Pizza, wine, and a dream meal at the bar: Extra-delicious birthday celebrations.

 Popina

Israeli agriculture at risk: Farmers need you – opinion

Farmers in Israel are struggling to maintain farms amid the war—here’s why immediate civilian aid is crucial.

 Agricultural land at Gaza envelope

Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for 15 months return home

Thailand's foreign ministry said a Thai national is still believed to be held captive by Hamas. 

 Relatives hug a released Thai hostage, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza, as the hostages arrive in Thailand following their release, at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Samut Prakan, Thailand