Israel technology for agriculture

Advanced agriculture is the key to a better future - opinion

After changing the name of the Ministry of Agriculture to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Israel must take further steps to recognize that food supply is a matter of national security.

 A Hydroponic farm which grows lettuce in a greenhouse, in the Jewish settlement of Migdal Oz, Gush Etzion, on March 29, 2023. Illustration.
 A Hydroponic farm which grows lettuce in a greenhouse, in the Jewish settlement of Migdal Oz, Gush Etzion, on March 29, 2023. Illustration.

With AI and robotics, two Israeli startups showcase the future of sustainable farming

 Cocoa beans

High hopes in Israel for 'super hero' cocoa that survived frontline conditions

The Prospera Technologies system used in a Mexican greenhouse, seeking to impact the global market, Prospera chose Mexico as it is one of the largest vegetable greenhouse producers in the world

Binational US-Israel agricultural fund paid $350m in research since 1978


Israelis expected to eat 15,000 tons of apples this Rosh Hashanah

This year, Israel has produced fewer apples than usual: 105,000 tons compared to the 110,000 tons that the country grew last year.

 An apple orchard of the Pink Lady variety in the Golan

How Israeli innovation could power Africa’s future

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: Mitrelli, which has been operating in Africa for 10 years, celebrated its anniversary with at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

Dr. Vaflahi Meite, D-G of economic diplomacy, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire; Haim Taib, founder/president of Mitrelli Group and Menomadin Foundation; João Baptista Borges, minister of water/energy of Angola; Dr. Serigne Gueye Diop, minister, and adviser to Senegal President for agriculture/industry

Food-tech and ag-tech are Israel’s largest climate tech sectors

Energy transition is one of the more popular climate tech fields in Israel, with nearly 200 start-ups dedicated to the matter.

 Founders of the Climate Solutions Festival which took place in October 2022, from left to right: Doron Markel, Jeff Hart, Galit Levi, Avi Hasson.

Israel devotes NIS 150m. to lasers, super material and eating flies

The IIA outlined its areas of focus for 2023, and announced a 150m NIS budget to launch three “innovation consortiums” — groups of innovative tech companies.

 A black soldier fly.

New 'digital twin' technology could prevent future food crises in Israel

The origin of digital twins is in civil engineering, where it simulates structures and infrastructure systems to improve their durability, efficiency, operations and maintenance.

 Israeli farmer Tzachi Ariel works at his strawberry farm near Moshav Kadima-Zoran, near the city of Netanya, on February 20, 2022.

How Israeli innovations can help repair the environment

At the Global Investment Forum in Morocco, Israeli and Moroccan experts discussed how to combat future food shortages with agricultural innovations.

 Panel on innovation and agriculture at the Global Investment Forum

Can Israel’s marine agriculture feed the world’s future?

Reps. from 25 countries and a bevy of Israeli marine agriculture start-ups gathered to highlight innovative solutions to traditional agriculture’s shortcomings in the face of climate change.

 The Sea the Future summit.

This indoor vegetable grower uses AI and automation to make your next salad

Agwa’s indoor vegetable garden home appliance was a highlight among several agri-tech companies at this week’s PLANETech World 2022 conference.

 An Agwa unit (right) grows vegetables automatically and balances a large potted plant perfectly

Meet the new development that will help deal with the wheat shortage

Lavie Bio develops products based on bacteria found in a plant's natural growing environment which helps to improve the yield, quality and sustainability of agricultural crops.

 A farmer harvests wheat with a machine in Beit Guvrin, July 17, 2022.

Hebrew U, Volcani Institute team up to prevent looming global food crisis

A new biological sensor detects hidden diseases in potatoes caused by bacteria.

 Biosensor system

Israeli GenCell achieves scientific breakthrough with zero-emission green ammonia project

The success of the project may not only help companies meet their carbon neutrality targets, but also increase the availability of green ammonia for a wide range of uses.

 Spray Fertilizer Pesticide Tractor Agriculture.