Food Security
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Under the guise of "food security": The multi-billion shekel grab by Dichter and the agricultural lobby
The Minister of Agriculture is bringing a strategic plan until 2050 to the government for approval, but the Treasury warns of a "targeted assassination" of the agricultural reform, the burial of competition, and an immediate rise in prices. Dichter responds: "The Treasury's opposition is baseless."
For every five shekels spent on holiday food, one goes to the trash
The value of food waste during the Tishrei holidays has reached 2.5 billion shekels, a sharp increase from previous years despite stable waste volumes. Drought and rising prices make every discarded kilogram more costly than ever.
Farmers warn: water supply disruption could lead to crop loss
The Israel Farmers Federation has urgently appealed to the Ministers of Finance, Agriculture, and Energy following disruptions in agricultural water supply. Hundreds of farms nearing harvest are at risk.
"Global Hunger": The "El Niño" phenomenon threatens 49 million people
A new report by the UN World Food Programme warns that the "El Niño" climate phenomenon could add 49 million people to the cycle of hunger, spike food prices, and exacerbate the crisis in 45 vulnerable countries.
Fewer Farms, Fewer Farmers: The Crisis Threatening Israel's Food Security
The number of agricultural farms in Israel has dropped by nearly 60% over four decades, while the influx of new farmers remains far below the required level. The industry is undergoing a technological revolution, but labor shortages and uncertainty hinder the next generation's entry.