agriculture

Professor Yaron Ziv: Perfect example of integrating ecological science with real-world applications

Prof. Yaron Ziv: Ben-Gurion University’s champion of sustainability and conservation

The pioneering ecologist blends cutting-edge research, education, and collaboration to restore ecosystems, enhance sustainability, and inspire the next generation of environmental leaders.

  KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel

Israeli companies in the fields of agriculture, water management, information technology, health, communications, and defense are active in the south-central African country of Zambia.

Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old agricultural society in Morocco's Oued Beht

The people who lived at the site were farmers who cultivated barley, wheat, peas, olives, and pistachios on the arid land.

MAWASI WATER: A flooded Mawasi plot along southern coast of the Gaza Strip in 1983.

Ancient Muslim agro-technologies can help us cope with water scarcity

The research further suggests that the systems, which rely on rainfall-replenished groundwater, offer a pathway for community-driven, ecologically sensitive farming practices.

Innovative digital solutions: The exciting partnership between Netafim and Bayer

Netafim and Bayer have expanded their strategic partnership to offer cutting-edge digital solutions to fruit and vegetable growers.

By WALLA! TECH
06/12/2024

Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel

Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition. 

Gene-edited tomatoes achieve increased sweetness without loss of size or yield

Scientists used CRISPR to knock out two genes, increasing sugar content in tomatoes by up to 30%.

Despite war, we are leading the fight against climate change, says Israel’s Climate Ambassador

“Climate change continues to happen, and it is important that Israel remains part of the efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change,” Behar said.

 View of a fire that started from missiles launched from Lebanon to Metula, northern Israel, June 18

Five killed, another seriously wounded in Hezbollah strikes on Israeli farm

Israeli media reported that one citizen, a farmer, was killed in the attack, along with four foreign workers.

  SHDEYUR AVRAHAMI is seen alongside etrogim for Sukkot.

Harvesting for Sukkot: A look at the farmers who grow the holiday's Four Species

The farmers who grow the Four Species that symbolize the holiday of Sukkot.

16/10/2024
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