AgTech refers here to technologies that allow farmers to farm more efficiently and increase production. Drones, robotics, sensors, big data systems, are examples of this growing industry that is increasingly calling the attention of the big players in Silicon Valley. Perhaps the first and most known of AgTech inventions of all times was drip irrigation invented […]
We look forward to seeing you on July 14th, for the workshop on “Israel, Food Security and the Developing World – Fulfilling the Technological Potential” to be held at Tel Aviv University on July 14th 2015. The workshop will seek to highlight exciting work already taking place and open new opportunities for: 1. Researchers, students who […]
In a world plagued by problems of all sorts such as world hunger, water shortages, deforestation, pollution and global warming, world-renowned planner Michael Porter talks about how to solve them from a business vision. Governments and NGOs can not solve these problems alone since there are not enough resources for this. While he praises NGOs […]
A new platform that optimizes the use of fertilizers in agriculture is now available to farmers all over the world in any type of environment and weather conditions. This is an interactive software tool that allows each producer to take over the management of fertilization at a professional level, without they have necessarily to have […]
The business of energy saving exceeds $800 billion annually. One of the sub-sectors of this branch is lighting, which represents 14% of all electricity consumption in Europe and 19% of all electricity in the world (source: IEA – International Energy Agency). In many parts of the world such as Latin America, a very high percentage […]
Rainwater expert Dr. Ilan Adler, who is currently studying water and green technologies, recently visited Israel. Adept in the subject and curious about seeing the innovations developed within Israel – a country recognized as a center of global innovation and a […]
The Farming First coalition has just launched a new, 3-minute animated video called “The Story of Agriculture and the Green Economy“. The video highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture in supporting rural livelihoods, feeding a growing population and safeguarding the environment. The video illustrates the fundamental link between agriculture and the green economy, addressing topics such […]
Wind mini turbines tech has been a very popular topic in this blog, so we decided to expand the information. The emphasis is doing on commercial aspects of these wind mini turbines for both rural areas and its new application in cities. Many remote rural areas and even less remote areas have serious problems getting […]
Drip irrigation systems have been widely used as low water consumption systems for irrigation purposes. But which are the trends in 2013? By Tobias Mendelovici, Agronomist of Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Ocean Business Director.This article was translated from its original version in Spanish. Drip irrigation systems allow accurate amounts of water application without waste […]
Author: Naomi Levy, Expert in Marketing and Communication. Israel celebrates its 65th Anniversary. 65 years of independence, democracy, social integration but also progress in technology, among others, the CLEANTECH. In such a short amount of time, Israel is recognized around the world as the “Silicon Valley” of the Water Technologies. While this statement may […]