“Scenarios and National Goals for Food Security in 2050” a Second Interim Report Within the Israel 2050 Food Security Project
This interim report is part of the process of shaping Israel’s national food security policy for 2050. The report focuses on proposing reference scenarios that influence food security in Israel and deriving goals and objectives for action, with an emphasis on three key dimensions: climate, demographics, and dietary patterns. These dimensions significantly impact the ability to ensure the availability, accessibility, and quality of food sources over time, both during routine periods and in emergencies.
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 ensuring a sustainable and healthy diet.
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 […]
Sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean Sea
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) publication, most of the world fishing areas have been fully utilized or over fished, while demand for seafood (fish, mollusks, crabs and algae) is increasing, due to their nutritional benefits. In order to deal with the global food crisis, and the gap between the quantity supplied by […]
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.
