All Israel articles – Page 40
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Israeli farm output climbs
Latest figures published in Israel show significant gains in key exports.
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ArticleAgrexco dazzles
With ever-present political and geographical issues to contend with, Israel’s horticulturists could be forgiven for opting out of the sector altogether. Yet, as Agrexco’s figures testify, exports continue to rise and growers across the board continue to dazzle Europe with their high quality produce and continual innovations, writes Elspeth Waters.
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Israel avocado exports on the rise
Israel’s 2004 avocado exports reached 50,000 tonnes; a 66 per cent rise in volume compared with 2003, according to Giora Sella, secretary general of the Israel Fruit Growers Association.
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Israeli deal with Syria bears fruit
More than 6,000 tonnes of apples from the Golan Heights have been exported to Syria this season.
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ArticleHerbs highlight Israeli quality
The cultivation and export of fresh herbs from Israel attests to the widespread changes that characterise Israel’s modern agriculture: namely, the focus on added value produce, penetrating niche markets with special, top-quality tailor-made produce, adhering to national and international food-safety regulations as requested by the supermarket chains, credibility and continuity of supply. In short, value, quality and credibility, but not necessarily volume, is the name of the game.
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ArticleIsraeli lemons make their mark
Weather problems in Spain have enabled MTEX, the Israeli grower/exporter group to export lemons to the UK for the first time in a decade.
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ArticleAgrexco looks to Peru
The performance of Israeli’s citrus fruit in the UK continues to improve. Agrexco aims to maintain this position and has joined forces with a Peruvian grower to ensure a continuous supply-base, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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Israel in neighbourly fruit-fly gesture
Technology from Israel will help growers in other Middle East countries to eradicate the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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ArticleEU deal with Israel takes effect
The arrangement between Israel and the EU regarding marking the origin of exports to the EU comes into effect from the beginning of this month (February).
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Israeli farmers prepare to move
Israel's Disengagement Administration, planning the pull out of Israeli settlements from the Gaza Region, is negotiating to sell to the World Bank the modern agricultural infrastructures set up by Israeli farmers.
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New lettuce technology for Israel
Equipped with an imported patented technology, two Israeli cooperative settlements in the Arava Region are starting a novel agricultural enterprise: growing insect/pest/sand/pesticide-free lettuce.
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ArticleIsraeli strawberry setback
Freak weather in Israel, with temperatures dipping below freezing in certain growing areas, has hit Agrexco's strawberry crop right in the middle of the peak season.
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ArticleIsraeli avocado up
Israel's avocado yields this year will amount to 80,000 tonnes, compared with 50,000 tonnes last year.
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Israel signs trade agreement with Jordan
Israel and Jordan signed today an upgraded trade agreement, which includes a one-third reduction of customs duties on Israeli exports to Jordan, while customs duties on Jordanian exports to Israel will be halved.
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Israel sells apples to Syria in historic move
A historic decision to sell Israeli apples to Syria has been made by the Israeli defence minister Shaul Mofaz, the Jerusalem Post has reported.
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Israeli strawberries hit by freak weather
Freak weather conditions in Israel have hit Agrexco’s strawberry crop right in the middle of the peak season.
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Israeli tom sendings rise
Agrexco is expecting a hike in exports of tomatoes to the UK and other markets this season.
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ArticleIsrael to top the festive million
Israel will export 100 million flowers to supply the market demand for the forthcoming Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Israeli and Palestinian co-operation
Israeli and Palestinian farmers are strengthening their agricultural co-operation following the recent developments in the region.
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ArticleLocust threat to fresh produce intensifies in Israel
Freshinfo’s correspondent in Israel Aaron Priel reports a serious development in the spread of locusts across the country.