Agriculture
The water diplomats: How western Negev AgTech and WaterTech are taking root in Colorado
Israeli AgTech and WaterTech start-ups met the farmers, engineers, and officials ready to test them in Colorado's fields.
Jerusalem mufti issues fatwa banning purchase of olive products from settlements in West Bank
Archaeologists unearth tomb shared by ancient Egyptian judge and his scribe father
Hashomer Hachadash helps establish new agricultural moshav in Jordan Valley
Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds
Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.
How Evogene is changing the future for the pharma and agriculture markets
AI-driven small molecule discovery, which underlies most drugs on the market, is a challenge being tackled through science and technology
Organized crime costs Israel's economy around NIS 8,000 per household, data shows
The findings indicate that one of the central factors in the rise in the cost of living in Israel is widespread criminal activity across the agriculture, construction, and housing industries.
Not the usual itinerary: Why Diaspora Jews are seeking West Bank encounters on Israel trips
Some Diaspora Jews are rethinking the traditional Israel trip, seeking deeper engagement with Palestinians and the conflict
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New report shows many migrant workers lacked access to shelter during Operation Roaring Lion
Local support appeared to matter. Some 69% of all respondents said they had a person or organization to turn to in an emergency, but the level varied significantly between groups.
Mango season opens with a 70% collapse in yield – and prices will soar
The 2026 season opens under the shadow of extreme weather volatility that led to severe damage to the blossoming. Despite rigid demand, the low quantities will skyrocket prices in retail chains.
Elephant diplomacy: Ambassador marks mark 72 years of Thai-Israeli relations with zoo visit
“The Thai elephant is very important, they are in the heart of Thai people. They are the symbols of living diplomacy, the good relations between Thailand and Israel,” Vichienpuntu said.
BloomX: Stepping up to save the crops
The past three years of war have had a serious impact on farms across the country, including in the north where farmers have continued their work under the incessant buzzing of not bees, but drones.
Moroccan locust swarms sweep eastern Iran, threatening crops and farms
Eastern Iran faces an agricultural crisis as Moroccan locusts descend, destroying crops and pasture while authorities race to contain the swarms.
