The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/agritech/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:24:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png agritech | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/agritech/ 32 32 Meet the Christian entrepreneur becoming a voice for war-hit Israeli farmers https://www.timesofisrael.com/meet-the-christian-entrepreneur-becoming-a-voice-for-war-hit-israeli-farmers/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:13:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3218273 Kari Warberg Block is raising funds to replace destroyed agricultural equipment after volunteering in kibbutzim and collecting footage to share stories of farmers and innovations

The post Meet the Christian entrepreneur becoming a voice for war-hit Israeli farmers appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Herzog, VP Harris announce $70 million agriculture tech fund for Mideast, Africa https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-vp-harris-announce-70-million-agriculture-tech-fund-for-mideast-africa/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:41:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3055092 Five-year initiative will focus on water resources, 'climate-smart' agriculture technology; Veep stresses 'unbreakable bond' between countries

The post Herzog, VP Harris announce $70 million agriculture tech fund for Mideast, Africa appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Microsoft partners with Start-Up Nation Central to tap Israeli agrifood tech https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-partners-with-start-up-nation-central-to-tap-israeli-agrifood-tech/ Thu, 04 May 2023 15:41:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3008650 US tech giant to help bring local agritech to the next level; Israeli startups work with Microsoft teams and showcase their technologies to the global marketplace

The post Microsoft partners with Start-Up Nation Central to tap Israeli agrifood tech appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Turkey conglomerate sees opportunities for collaboration with Israeli startups https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-conglomerate-sees-opportunities-for-collaboration-with-israeli-startups/ Wed, 03 May 2023 17:30:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3008087 Sabanci Group, majority owner of Israeli cybersecurity startup Radiflow, says Turkey needs Israel agritech and water tech

The post Turkey conglomerate sees opportunities for collaboration with Israeli startups appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Agriculture 4.0: Israeli startup sets up smart urban farm for fresh green superfood https://www.timesofisrael.com/agriculture-4-0-israeli-startup-sets-up-smart-urban-farm-for-fresh-green-superfood/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:31:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2936027 GreenOnyx has developed a sterile, fully autonomous modular tech farm to grow fresh ready-to-eat duckweed-based green superfood for daily intake

The post Agriculture 4.0: Israeli startup sets up smart urban farm for fresh green superfood appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Solving the world’s food shortage - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/solving-the-worlds-food-shortage/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:05:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=2899640 How one Israeli startup’s revolutionary agri-tech innovation is extending the life of fresh produce throughout the supply chain

The post Solving the world’s food shortage appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Abu Dhabi-based accelerator to promote female-led Israeli, MENA agritech startups https://www.timesofisrael.com/abu-dhabi-based-accelerator-to-promote-female-led-israeli-mena-agritech-startups/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:33:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2893490 Dana Global partners with Abu-Dhabi-based agritech investor Silal to advance solutions for tackling food insecurity in the UAE, and across the Middle East and Africa region

The post Abu Dhabi-based accelerator to promote female-led Israeli, MENA agritech startups appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> BeeHero raises $42 million to track bee health, help farmers boost crop yields https://www.timesofisrael.com/beehero-raises-42-million-to-track-bee-health-help-farmers-boost-crop-yields/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:07:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2888157 Investment led by Convent Capital to help Israeli startup expand R&D activities, global expansion; brings total amount of funds raised by BeeHero to $64 million

The post BeeHero raises $42 million to track bee health, help farmers boost crop yields appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israel to host 1st event on food scarcity, climate tech with Abraham Accord nations https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-host-1st-event-on-food-scarity-climate-tech-with-abraham-accord-countries/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:49:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2840445 International Summit on Food from the Sea & the Desert to be held in Eilat October 18-20, with representatives from Bahrain, Morocco and Jordan expected to join

The post Israel to host 1st event on food scarcity, climate tech with Abraham Accord nations appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Utah looks to build on Abraham Accords, cement its ties in the Middle East https://www.timesofisrael.com/utah-looks-to-build-on-abraham-accords-cement-its-ties-in-the-middle-east/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:32:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2835135 State delegation visits Israel and the UAE, as landmark 2020 deal bears fruits; trade between Israel and Utah has exceeded $1 billion since 1996

The post Utah looks to build on Abraham Accords, cement its ties in the Middle East appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Agtech startup Edete brings tech to wind-pollinated crops for better yield https://www.timesofisrael.com/agtech-startup-edete-brings-tech-to-wind-pollinated-crops-for-better-yield/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:49:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2569424 Company's process aims to replace the wind in the pollination of pistachios, followed by other crops

The post Agtech startup Edete brings tech to wind-pollinated crops for better yield appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Crop-monitoring startup PlanetWatchers raises $3.5 million from investors https://www.timesofisrael.com/crop-monitoring-startup-planetwatchers-raises-3-5-million-from-investors/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:46:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2559875 Trendlines Group invests in Tel Aviv-based firm that provides crop insurers with analytics about fields using radar signals from satellites

The post Crop-monitoring startup PlanetWatchers raises $3.5 million from investors appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israeli agtech startup Prospera snapped up by US firm Valmont for $300 million https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-agtech-startup-prospera-snapped-up-by-us-firm-valmont-for-300-million/ Wed, 05 May 2021 14:31:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2537147 Maker of AI-based sensors and cameras to help farmers monitor crops was founded in 2014, had raised $22 million from investors

The post Israeli agtech startup Prospera snapped up by US firm Valmont for $300 million appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Mitsubishi joins Israeli investment arm to scout for food, agriculture tech https://www.timesofisrael.com/mitsubishi-joins-israeli-investment-arm-to-scout-for-food-agriculture-tech/ Tue, 04 May 2021 10:39:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2536142 Japanese trading conglomerate seeks to actively explore innovation coming from Israel; Trendlines Agrifood will pave way to nation's growing agritech and food tech sector

The post Mitsubishi joins Israeli investment arm to scout for food, agriculture tech appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Don’t have a cow: Israel’s Remilk serves up dairy products made without animals https://www.timesofisrael.com/dont-have-a-cow-israels-remilk-serves-up-dairy-products-made-without-animals/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:06:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2437485 Startup says it has pioneered milk proteins 'chemically identical' to those in cow-produced milk, for products with the same taste and texture, but no cholesterol or lactose

The post Don’t have a cow: Israel’s Remilk serves up dairy products made without animals appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>