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STATE OF PLAY OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

State of IsraelMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Ms. Inbar Grinstein-Decker

Research, Economy and Strategy Division

Dr. Tzafrir Grinhut

Agricultural Extension Service (Shaham)

Natolin, July 2013

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1. State – production (hectares)

Arable land420K

Pasture 150K

Fisheries,3K Protected 7K

Orchards 106K

Open field313K


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1. State – production (billions m2)

Irrigated53%

Rainfed47%

Marginal wa-ter 623

Fresh water 557


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1. State – export value (total 2012 – 5.3 billion NIS)

13%

28%

5%15%

15%

12%

12%1%

Field cropsVegetablesPotatoes & melonsCitrusFruitFlowers & ornamentalsPropagation materialLivestock & products


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2. Policy

PopulationProduction Preservation

Secure employment in remote areas

Prevent rapid urbanisation

Provide the basis for a sustainable agricultural sector

Preserve natural resources for future generations

Continuous supply of fresh and readily-available agricultural products of high quality and fair prices Preserve open spaces

Provide positive externalities


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3. Future

Production

Food for a growing population• Information• Regulation• Research

Ensure adequate production…• Subsidies• Insurance

…and Informed consumers• Quality (Standards)• Prices• Health benefits• Storage (decrease waste)


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3. Future

Preservation

• Utilising agricultural by-products as resources

• Regulation to reduce environmental damage

• Subsidies for positive externalities

• Information and extension services to farmers


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3. Future

PopulationRural development, including:

• Planning and regulation

• Creating complementary employment opportunities

• Supporting rural development and habitability


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Thank youشكرا جزيال

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