Farmers
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.
Harvesting for Sukkot: A look at the farmers who grow the holiday's Four Species
A year after October 7, Israeli farmers from the South need help to rebuild
Leket Israel bolsters the local economy by supporting tour guides and farmers
Record heat hits Israel: Soaring food prices and climate change challenges - opinion
Israel's record-breaking heat is pushing food prices higher. Learn how climate change is impacting agriculture and what needs to be done.
Social pressure on farmers effects whether they vaccinate their dairy cattle, study finds
Discover how social pressure and communication gaps impact dairy farmers' vaccination decisions and what it means for epidemic prevention.
'Without agriculture, we face an existential threat': Food security experts speak at conference
Since the start of the war, agricultural production has significantly declined. As of March, approximately 90% of Israeli farmers reported damages to their farms due to the war.
IFCJ and HaShomer HaChadash launch $2 million food security initiative to support Israeli farmers
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews partners with HaShomer HaChadash for a $2 million food security initiative aiding Israeli farmers amid war impacts.
Locals become firefighters as Israel’s northern forests burn
The most ominous part of the trip through the lush but damaged forest and my visit to Bat-Ya’ar Farm was the knowledge that a “real” war with Hezbollah hasn’t even broken out yet.
Israeli farms face dire straits since Oct. 7, see 80% drop in produce output
“Since October 7, agriculture in Israel has faced the largest workforce crisis it has known since the establishment of the state," shared Dafna Yurista of the Agriculture Ministry.
New lending program offers 'vital lifeline' to Israeli farmers hit by war
The ongoing war, ignited by the October 7 Hamas attack, has devastated Israel’s southern agricultural regions.
Czech farmers dump manure on Prague streets in renewed protests
Farmers across the EU have taken to the streets this year over effects of a plan to tackle climate change and for the restoration of customs duties on farm products from Ukraine.
Food security in Israel: A critical concern
"This is the time to turn Israel into a food superpower that ensures maximum food independence," declares Yoel Zilberman, CEO and founder of HaShomer HaChadash.
Raising the next generation of farmers
Helping out with the olive harvest amid Israel's war with Hamas - opinion
Olive harvesting makes you very sore, very dirty, and very oily. But also very satisfied. It seems to work for all ages.
