agriculture

Thousands of Sri Lankan workers set to depart for Israel despite war

The Sri Lankan workers will join some 9,000 compatriots already in Israel, working in farming and care for the elderly.

By REUTERS
23/11/2023

Will Israel's Thai workers return to agriculture, construction jobs?

The Thai embassy in Israel is considering returning agricultural workers and exploring construction industry partnerships to address the female labor shortage post-war.

New variant of bird flu spotted in Netherlands

A new case of H5N1 avian influenza was recently found in the central Israeli city of Yehud • "Within living memory, no avian influenza has affected wild birds in the same capacity"

19/11/2023

Israel-Hamas war sees hi-tech, agriculture sectors struggle

A critical workforce shortage could pose major issues for Israel’s economy.

Volunteers rush to Israeli farms stripped of workers after Hamas attack

Around 80 members of the US-based Jewish mothers' group, Momentum, answered the call to save Israel's harvest.

By REUTERS
16/11/2023

Perennials vs annuals: Israeli big data on plants can predict their impact on climate change

A new study examines for the first time the lifecycles of plants on a global scale, via the creation of a unique database containing huge quantities of data. 

Birthright calls on alumni to volunteer in Israel to aid war effort

The initiative will connect applicants from among Birthright's 850,000 alumni to kibbutzim and moshavim to harvest crops in the absence of thousands of foreign field workers.

Saving agriculture: 5 "Envelope" kibbutzim to receive long-term contracts

The Israel Land Authority approved the Eshkol Outline to strengthen Israeli agriculture in the Eshkol Region • five kibbutzim set to expand production with long-term investments in land.

‘Hamas did not care who we were, they massacred us anyway,’ Thai workers say

Survivors of the October 7 massacre shared their struggles as they mourn the loss of friends and grapple with unrelenting nightmares.

Israel’s crop production is likely to undergo strain as war goes on - Leket Chairman

Even in regions not directly affected by rocket fire, there is a growing sense of insecurity among workers and volunteers, making it difficult for them to venture into the fields. 

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