Agriculture
Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, leading to a 20-30% price increase and threatening food security worldwide.
Caught in the crossfire: The American highschoolers who stayed behind to help amid the Iran war
Odd ‘tentacled’ shape on ISS alarms viewers
Ancient clay beads found in northern Israel rewrite timeline of cultural expression in the region
Farming under fire: Feeding Israel in crisis - opinion
Food security is a critical line of defense and the foundation of national resilience.
Israel's drought is a public health and food security crisis - opinion
Israel's national food security plan offers a plan forward amid one of the worst droughts in the country's history.
US charges two Chinese scientists with smuggling devastating crop-killing fungus
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that the fungi was described a “potential agroterrorism weapon” in scientific journals.
Org. launches 'Northward' project to support farms in Israel's North
Farmers in the north have been lacking the agricultural manpower required to harvest orchards, work on vineyards, and perform other tasks.
The new app that provides an efficient and quick solution for farmers
Adama Makhteshim launches AgroApp—a free tool offering pesticide data, spray calculators, and farm management features for Israeli farmers and inspectors.
Missing Africa’s innovation moment? Geopolitical shifts could push Israel away - opinion
As global innovation hubs shift and new markets emerge, Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming a critical arena of opportunity.
Israel’s rural estates have quietly become the country’s most resilient real-estate bet - opinion
“Buyers are chasing a fixed pool of properties that still carry untapped building rights.”
Gov't approves NGO's plan to secure Jordan border including reinforcing fence, IDF presence
The National Missions Ministry, led by Orit Strock, allocated a budget of 80 million shekels for the first year of implementing HaShomer HaChadash's five-year plan.
Fieldin announces collaboration with ARAG
This is to provide farmers with precision spraying technologies. The joint solution will improve real-time spray monitoring, reduce waste, and enhance treatment efficiency in perennial crops.
Ag-tech company Phytech launches AI-based "irrigation advisor" for farmers worldwide
The AI Advisor analyzes data transmitted from trees and soil, as well as climate data, providing precise, actionable irrigation recommendations for each plot.
