Food security is a national security imperative, as disruptions in food supply can drive geopolitical instability. Israel’s situation is strategically concerning: the country produces only about a quarter of the calories it consumes, lacks a long-term national plan, and faces shrinking agricultural land, alongside high water costs that weigh on local production.
The Food Security 2050 initiative led by Eyal Shimoni aims to reach 50% domestic food production for Israel’s population, which is expected to grow by about 50%, while coping with climate change and extreme events that threaten yields. Achieving nutritional resilience requires a shift from ad-hoc crisis management to systemic planning – strengthening local agriculture, reducing import dependence, adopting advanced technologies, and incentivizing the production of healthy, accessible food.
Explore the policy research by Prof. Eyal Shimoni and the Samuel Neaman Institute research team:
https://www.neaman.org.il/en/project/national-food-security-israel-2050/