Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

wheat

Ya'akobi wheat, named for Yakov Inon, an agronomist murdered by Hamas terrorists at Moshav Netiv Ha'asara on October 7, 2023. The drought-resistant wheat was developed at the Agriculture Ministry's R&D arm, the Volcani Institute. (Roi Ben David)
April 20, 2026, 11:15 am
New drought-resistant wheat variety named after October 7 victim
Hamas terrorists murdered agronomist Yakov Inon and his wife Bilha at Moshav Netiv Ha’asara. He was a consultant to the Volcani Instiute, which developed the variety
By Sue Surkes
David Levy, General Manager of the Israel Association of Field Crop Growers. (Courtesy David Levy)
February 7, 2024, 1:20 pm
Winter showers boost wheat crop, but water worries continue to stalk farmers
Downpours over last two weeks are welcomed in Israel’s northern Negev breadbasket, but drops will need to keep falling for next two months to avoid poor harvest, say cultivators
By Sue Surkes
Bread wheat. (Courtesy, Prof. Vered Zin, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev).
August 8, 2022, 11:26 pm
Israeli study: Pest defenses in wild wheat can help save cultivated species
With global warming encouraging more pests, breeding of wild plant’s defenses into today’s widely used varieties could save many crops and boost food industry, say researchers
By Sue Surkes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, center, surrounded by ambassadors of different countries and UN officials, visits a port in Chornomork during loading of grain on a Turkish ship, background, close to Odesa, Ukraine, July 29, 2022. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)
July 29, 2022, 3:22 pm
Zelensky oversees loading of ships with Ukrainian grain: ‘We are ready’ to export
Despite reaching agreement with Russia last week, grain has not yet been shipped; officials waiting for UN clearance to ensure safe passage amidst mines, explosives
By AP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center right, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lead a signing ceremony at Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, July 22, 2022, flanked by representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the ends of the table. (AP/Khalil Hamra)
July 22, 2022, 7:53 pm
Russia, Ukraine sign deals paving way for grain exports amid global hunger concerns
UN, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian officials to run Istanbul center coordinating passage of critical food cargo through heavily mined waters, in accord hailed as ‘beacon of hope’
By Ayse Wieting and Suzan Fraser
A farmer stands next to wheat field near Mykolaiv, Ukraine, July 21, 2022. (Bulent Kilic/AFP)
July 22, 2022, 12:34 pm
Ukraine farmers hope UN-brokered deal will free grain for export
Wheat and other grains trapped in country amid Russian blockade; ‘We don’t have any other choice — we have to hope something works,’ Ukrainian farmer says
By Max Delany
The Russian-flagged cargo ship 'Zhibek Zholy' anchored on Black Sea coast of Karasu district in Sakarya, Turkey, July 5, 2022. (Ozan Kose/AFP)
July 7, 2022, 7:22 pm
Ship carrying allegedly stolen Ukrainian grain returns to Russian waters from Turkey
Kyiv fuming that Ankara did not impound ship, as Turkey struggles to maintain relations both with Ukraine and Russia
By Fulya Ozerkan
Servicemen of Donetsk People's Republic Emergency Ministry work to defuse a Ukrainian mine in an area of the Mariupol Sea Port in Mariupol, in territory under the government of the Donetsk People's Republic, eastern Ukraine, on April 29, 2022. This photo was taken during a trip organized by the Russian Ministry of Defense. (AP)
June 9, 2022, 3:18 am
Ukraine skeptical as Russia, Turkey push for sea lane to export grain
Ankara talks result in proposal to send vital food shipments through Black Sea, but Moscow’s vows to not attack once Kyiv removes mines from near Odesa hold little water in West
By Ayse Wieting and Suzan Fraser
Wheat fields in midsummer (August) in Ukraine, Oblast Lviv (© Raimond Spekking /CC BY-SA 4.0)
April 2, 2022, 2:41 pm
Israel scrambles for solutions as Ukraine war chokes off egg, wheat imports
Industry figures predict egg shortage and sky-high wheat prices just in time for Passover holiday
By Jessica Steinberg
A ship at the Fisherman's Wharf in the Kishon Port, in Haifa on June 26, 2018. (David Cohen/Flash90)
March 24, 2022, 1:50 pm
Israeli ports to prioritize unloading ships of grain, fodder amid shortage fears
Transportation minister issues order that will remain in place for a month; says country must protect food security, strengthen domestic agriculture after Russia’s Ukraine invasion
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Cookbook author Ruth Nieman looking at grains being milled in Hagay and The Bread, the Kibbutz Einat bakery of Hagay Ben Yehuda on February 23, 2022 (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
March 19, 2022, 6:31 pm
Forgotten grains make a comeback in new cookbook from the ‘queen of freekeh’
British cookbook writer Ruth Nieman offers readers research into ancient grains once popular in the Middle East and Europe, and recipes for everything from emmer wheat to sourdough
By Jessica Steinberg
Farmers harvest with their combines in a wheat field near the village Tbilisskaya, Russia, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Vitaly Timkiv, File)
March 15, 2022, 1:31 pm
UN chief warns war in Ukraine hurts poorer nations reliant on wheat
Guterres says world’s breadbasket is ‘being bombed,’ causing food, fuel, fertilizer prices to soar; reiterates call for immediate end to hostilities after Russia’s Ukraine invasion
By Edith M. Lederer
Staff members work at a bakery which is unsubsidised by the Tunisian state, in the capital Tunis, on March 11, 2022. - (Anis MILI / AFP)
March 13, 2022, 8:32 am
As Ramadan approaches, Ukraine war shakes North Africa with rising food prices
Fears of potential unrest as Tunisia, Morocco and Libya, along with several other Arab countries, import much of their wheat from the two warring European countries
By Francoise Kadri
Farmers harvest with their combines in a wheat field near the village Tbilisskaya, Russia, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Vitaly Timkiv, File)
March 10, 2022, 5:07 pm
After pandemic, Ukraine war becomes latest threat to global food security
While Russia’s invasion of its neighbor has yet to cause disruptions to wheat supplies around the world, prices have surged 55% since a week before onset of conflict
By JULHAS ALAM
Farmers harvest with their combines in a wheat field near the village Tbilisskaya, Russia, July 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Vitaly Timkiv, File)
March 6, 2022, 1:57 pm
Russian war against Ukraine in ‘world’s breadbasket’ may threaten global food supply
Millions in Europe, Africa, Asia rely on fertile farmlands in Black Sea region; price of wheat surges by 55%; violence could create food insecurity, push more people into poverty
By Joseph Wilson, Samy Magdy, Aya Batrawy and Chinedu Asadu
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.