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.
Archaeologists unearth tomb shared by ancient Egyptian judge and his scribe father
Hashomer Hachadash helps establish new agricultural moshav in Jordan Valley
The market is open for competition: The move expected to lower sheep cheese prices
Witnessing Israel’s innovation and moral purpose - opinion
From life-saving medical care to groundbreaking tech, Israel is a nation of innovation, morality, and hope in a challenging world.
Israeli farmers protest Smotrich's proposed dairy reform, warn of 400 farm closures
Hundreds of farmers blocked roads nationwide, warning that proposed dairy reforms would shutter farms, undermine food security, and create dangerous reliance on imports.
Israeli scientists use AI to improve irrigation and spot plant stress early - study
A Hebrew University study suggests AI tools could help growers better manage water use by predicting healthy plant behavior and flagging early signs of stress.
Israel's economy showed wartime resilience, but recovery demands structural reform
After two years of war, Israel needs a bold, strategic plan for economic renewal that pivots from wartime expenditure to long-term, sustainable growth.
Storm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
"It feels like taking a first breath after years of suffocation. We sowed with hope and faith in the Creator, and now, the rain has come, and everything is starting to bloom," said farmer Hadar Ezra.
Feeding the Future: Israel’s Strategic Path to Regional Food Security
Yoel Zilberman, head of Hashomer Hachadash, to address Jpost Washington Conference on strengthening Israeli agriculture
Israel, US seal agricultural trade deal to cut prices and boost exports
Israel and the US sealed a wide-ranging agricultural deal to lower prices, increase imports, and revive Israeli export competitiveness.
Wadi Attir shows how infrastructure can transform Negev's Bedouin communities - opinion
The future of the Negev will not be decided in ideological debates, but through action on the ground.
Early bird flu season brings sharp rise in cases in Europe and North America
The US has already culled about 8 million birds since September, a slight increase from last year, government data showed.
Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2024, worth $7.2 billion
“In Israel, where food expenditure is relatively high compared internationally, food loss constitutes one of the components affecting the cost of living,” the report said.
