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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
Merci beaucoupDziękuję bardzo