 Palestinian Authority arresting Arabs working for Jewish farmers in the Jordan Valley'Securitists' movement says PA is trying to destroy Jordan Valley agriculture. Tu B'Shvat: Israel’s Green Day and the hydroponics revolutionWe must transition to a more sustainable agriculture. We need an Israeli Green Revolution. Jordan closes entrance to NaharayimAs 25-year lease ends, Jordan closes enclave on Israel's side of the Jordan River to Israelis. Israeli farmers to Jordan king: Don't cut us off from our landsAhead of termination of land lease, Jordan Valley Council turns to Jordan's King Abdullah. 'Let us meet and reach an agreement.' Gush Katif evacuees accuse state of reneging on compensationFamilies demand tens of millions of shekels from State for canceling compensatory land agreement, threatening their economic collapse. IDF won't buy vegetables from GazaIDF no longer purchasing vegetables from farmers in Gaza, Tulkarm, report says. Trump: Monitor killings of South African white farmersPresident calls on Secretary of State to 'closely study' confiscation of white land by government and murder of farmers. Farmers threaten to go to Supreme Court over Turkish tomatoes'High prices from retail chains cartel gross profit of 70% what consumer pays; public sees high prices don't trickle down to farmers.' Finance Minister announces drought in NegevFinance Minister approves recommendation to compensate farmers for loss of produce caused by drought. Defense Minister may compensate Gaza Belt farmersDefense Ministry examines possibility of compensating farmers ordered to stop working during security incidents along Gaza border. Good news for religious farmersNew fund seeks to support farmers observing Jewish laws of Sabbatical year, during which cultivation of land is forbidden. Revenge of the Jordan Valley farmersAfter Jordan Valley farmers suffer from destruction of fields and equipment by Arabs, regional council head takes an unusual step. Farmers from Gush Katif to receive greater compensationJerusalem District Court rules that expelled farmers of Gush Katif are entitled to compensation according to current property values. Farmers: Government is destroying agricultureHundreds of farmers gather in Jerusalem to protest government's agriculture policy. Farmers launch tractor protests against free tradeIsraeli farmers demonstrate against low consumer prices and imported produce, demand government implement protectionist policies. Police: Farmer fired in self-defensePolice have sided with a farmer who shot at three Palestinian burglars trying to steal his truck - and killed one. 'Security must change priorities in farming areas'MKs Ohana and Broshi submitted a petition this morning to the Interior Security Minister to address the issue of defense in rural areas. 'The State doesn't defend me? I must do it myself'Dr. Jodi Broder of the Ono Academic Institute relates to the ethics of self-defense in the wake of the Beit Elazri shooting incident. 2,700-year-old farm found in Rosh Ha'ayinFirst Temple period farmhouse, along with 1,500-year-old church featuring colorful mosaics, discovered ahead of building new neighborhood. Israeli App Helps Farmers Around the WorldPickapp, developed in the Arava region, combines location platforms with agro-technics to build a revolutionary map. Report Indicates Milk Consumers Are Being MilkedConsumers in Israel pay more for milk, but an Agriculture Ministry study shows that production costs in Israel and the EU are very similar. Israel Faces Almost Unprecedented Water CrisisAgricultural official says only a 'climate miracle' can prevent severe crisis unless gov't increases desalination efforts. Arabs Damage FencesFarmers from communities in northern Israel discovered that the fences of their communities had been damaged by their Arab neighbors. Fruits-and-Vegetables StrikeFor the first time in the history of the State of Israel, the farmers will hold a three-day strike next week, withholding all fresh produce. ZOA: Protect Jewish Farmers, TooIsrael provides special protection to Palestinian Authority farmers, but terrorists constantly attack Jewish farms. The ZOA demands equality. Gaza Arabs Sue Katif FarmersNo relief in sight for the 400 Gush Katif farmers. Not only are 70% still unemployed, but their former workers – Arabs from Gaza – are suing them! Cow Kick Floors FarmerIsraelis raise tough cows, it seems. A Jewish farmer almost kicked the bucket when a half-ton calf collapsed a cement wall on his legs. Bibi Vows to Help Katif VictimsNetanyahu backed expelling Gaza farmers until he objected when the deal was done. He told them Monday that helping them is a “national mission.” Farmers Demand Foreign LaborFarmers clashed with immigration police Monday and demanded foreign laborers. Fruit farmers want increased sales to Gaza. The 'Jewish Guard' Rises AgainJews have revived the old Jewish Guard (HaShomer) in order to protect Zionist farmers from Arab and Bedouin marauders. |
