Despite Its Natural Disadvantages, Israel Is a Recognized World Leader in Agricultural Innovation

More than half of Israel is desert, only 20% of the land area is naturally arable, and the climate and lack of water resources are not conducive to farming. Nevertheless, agriculture in Israel is a highly developed industry. The Jewish state produces 95% of its own food requirements, and it is a major exporter of fresh produce. In short, Israel is a world leader in agricultural technologies.
 
Quote: “To believe we can supply food with this land was a dream,” says Danielle Abraham, director of the International Friends of Volcani [an Israeli agricultural research center]. “To undertake agriculture successfully, a country needs four key resources: water, land, human resources, and export markets. With none of these resources readily available, Israel was forced to invest in research to ensure agricultural success. Now, we are one of the global leaders in agricultural technology, and our produce is very good.”
 
Sources: Wikipedia (introduction), Helmsley Charitable Trust (quotation)
 
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Photo: Israel Trade and Economic Office
 
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