Nowadays, Israel is a major exporter of fresh produce and a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite the fact more than half of the land area is desert, and the climate and lack of water resources do not favor farming.
The success story of Israel’s agriculture can be attributed in large measure to the Israeli farmers’ responsiveness and willingness to introduce innovations, know-how and technological transfers.
This is the main fact that makes Israel one of the world’s leading fresh citrus producers and exporters,including oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and the pomelit, a hybrid of a grapefruit and a pomelo, developed in Israel. Thus Israeli innovation isn’t just limited to high-tech, it also extends to the development of some of the world’s most popular new fruits and vegetables. For instance, every year, Israel exports more than $2 billion worth of produce – tomatoes are its fourth-largest commodity — and is among the world’s top developers of better-looking, better-tasting, disease-resistant and more nutritious varieties.
The country has also become a major player in the global floral industry, especially as a supplier of traditional European flowers during the winter months.
The farmers’expertise, combined with support from and collaboration with research institutions contribute to the high quality and wide variety of flowers, which are exported to many countries of the world.
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