Sustainable developmentent of the Water Sector and the Fate of Agriculture
Israel used all that was worth pumping in the 1970’s already. Over- pumping today exceeds 500 million cubic meters a years and it will keep growing at an average rate of over 40 million cubic meters a year. Even over a decade ago the water system suffered severe shortage. Since then consumption grew on the […]
Beneath the Red Line (or the Parable of Water) – On the Water Crisis in Israel
At the beginning of the Likud Government’s term of office in 1996, Minister of Agriculture, Raphael Eitan, approached me and requested that I help him prepare a data brochure about the situation of the water system. He expressed, in advance, his concern that the situation of the water system might lead to the liquidation of […]
Trends in Fertilizers and Fertilization: Intensive Greenhouse Tomato Production as a Model for Fertilizer Development Recommendations
Study and review of fertilization practices in intensively grown tomatoes. Projection of developments in fertilizer consumption related to greenhouse and intensively grown crops. A shift from fertilizer salts to the use of very soluble and concentrated compounds is noticed.Electrical conductivity, pH and estimated prices of fertilizer solutions are tabulated.
“The Israeli nutrition plate in 2050” an interim report within the Israel 2050 food security project
The interim report is part of our effort to shape Israel’s national policy for food security in 2050. The report focuses on the recommended diet for 2050 in Israel and its implications, defining the composition, structure, and content of the Mediterranean nutrition plate that aligns with Israeli culture, tastes, lifestyle, climate and agricultural conditions, while […]
Energy Forum 50: Agricultural land dual-use for photovoltaic electricity
The interest in agrivoltaics has emerged following the required and massive transition to renewable energy in the face of the shortage of land. This shortage will increase in the coming years due to the consequences of the climate crisis, the desertification process, dehydration and water shortages, and the expected population growth. The land is a […]
Insects in the Service of Man: Review and Recommendations for the City of Afula as a Hub to Promote the Field
Insects are of fundamental importance to the ecosystem on Earth and their existence is critical for human survival. Insects play a variety of roles in the service of man, while the full potential of using this option is found in various stages of research. In general, it can be estimated that the market for insect […]
Insects in the Service of Man: Review and Recommendations for the City of Afula as a Hub to Promote the Field – English version
Insects are of fundamental importance to the ecosystem on Earth and their existence is critical for human survival. Insects play a variety of roles in the service of man, while the full potential of using this option is found in various stages of research. In general, it can be estimated that the market for insect […]
Agriculture Surplus and their efficient use
The study defines and give preliminary assessments as to the amount of fruits and vegetables left in agriculture fields and how can national policy reduce these amounts, and if formed- how can they be utilized.
Summary and Recommendation of the 2nd Water Forum: Water and Agriculture
The subject of the meeting – Water in Agriculture was discussed in two sessions: 1. The management interface between the water sector and agriculture 2. Regulation At the end of the day, a concluding meeting was held with a Panel of experts. Following the Forum meetings, a report summarizing the key issues raised during the Forum including […]
Lessons derived from Agriculture and Rural development -applicable for Leveraging Classical Industries
Agriculture in Israel has taken off from producing locally consumed products to the export of innovative products and applications. These include inputs, knowhow, development models and more, all within close international collaboration. Israeli Agriculture has demonstrated that profit can be attained and maximized with small production units – typical of classical industries – enabling overall economic efficiency. […]
