Emerging Technologies in Agriculture

                                               The Case of Israel

• Imagine being a Middle Eastern country with most of your land covered in deserts (Negev Desert, Zin Desert, Judean Desert, and Araba Desert) AND you still slay in agriculture!. Welcome to Israel. But how can a desert country be this good in agriculture? To overcome arid and dry conditions, it has developed advanced water conservation techniques, including drip irrigation and wastewater recycling. Along with these, it emphasized innovation in biotechnology. Israel can produce 90% of its food requirements, ensuring food security and setting a positive example for the whole world. Let’s look at some actions taken by Israel to improve cultivation. Desalination: This beautiful country has invested heavily in seawater desalination plants, which convert seawater into drinkable water. Desert farming techniques: This includes developing drought-resistant crops, integrating trees and shrubs with traditional crops to improve soil health, provide shade, and prevent erosion.  Israel-China smart agriculture project: This is basically a cooperation between these countries for implementing advanced technologies. Israel is an expert in smart farming, and China has vast agricultural land and advanced tech to meet the demands of the growing population. This partnership includes key aspects like technology transfer, high-tech parks, automatic irrigation, data analytics, and greenhouse tech. Waste water management: Israel recognized that waste water recycling, especially in an arid country like it, is the wisest investment ever. Israel is a world leader in wastewater management, as it recycles 90% of wastewater.

Fun Fact before you leave : Israel is a world leader in desalination and wastewater management! Well, boring..  This is not too surprising if you have read the paragraph, but LISTEN!!! I’ve got one more. This country is the only country that has an increasing tree population and NOT decreasing!