This year the prestige award was dedicated to promotion of partnership and solidarity among individuals, society community and the environment, striving to create a better society in Israel
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Israeli soldiers extinguish a fire at a field in Nahal Oz started by arson kites flown by Palestinian Authority terrorists near the border with Gaza
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Finance have formulated a joint decision to support Israeli farmers along the Gaza Strip with up to NIS 8 million to encourage early harvest of their crops before they dry and become a target to arson terrorism coming from Gaza.
The Ministry of Agriculture stated Wednesday that farmers whose land is in the vicinity of the Strip will receive support to harvest the grain for hay while the field is still green, before the usual harvest time when the wheat and barley is collected for its produce.
Made in Israel agricultural produce, now also in Bahrain
Following the signing of trade agreements with the United Arab Emirates, now, in a matter of weeks, Bahrain will also be able to enjoy the flavor of fruits and vegetables made in Israel
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alon Schuster: Israel is an international powerhouse in the field of agriculture, and proof of this - throughout the world Israeli produce, recognized for its quality, is in high demand. In the summer, we laid the groundwork for signing agreements with Arab countries, and we immediately began to open the marketing channels to the UAE and Bahrain, so that Israeli farmers can benefit not only from the local market but also from the thriving markets in the Gulf states. This amounts to a significant contribution to the Israeli economy and our foreign relations, and serves as further proof that Israeli agriculture is a real national asset.