Newe Ya’ar Research Center

The Newe Ya’ar Research Center, is dedicated to addressing Israel’s agricultural challenges in the northern periphery, with a focus on climate change, and sustainable and regenerative agriculture. In that, we aim to create new opportunities for agricultural development in the region. The vision of the Newe Ya’ar Research Center revolves around two primary goals. Firstly, we strive to ensure accessible, affordable, and healthy produce to improve public health. Secondly, we aim to increase agricultural production while prioritizing environmental preservation. As a prominent hub for interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and economic development, the center empowers farmers to enhance their yield, improve crop nutrition, and promote sustainable practices.

Key research areas at the center include:

• Climate-resilient crop breeding of vegetables, field crops, and orchards
• Environmental approaches to invasive pest management (including weeds)
• Pest resistance
• Animal welfare
• Agro-ecology
• Remote sensing and precision agriculture
• Sustainable and regenerative farming (please visit the model farm website at: Model Farm)
• Waste management • Microbial genetics and big data
• Entomology
• Ecological aspects of grazing These topics are crucial for tackling the pressing challenges faced by the agricultural sector.