In the context of discussions to reduce public spending in the State of Israel, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is working together with the ministries of Health, Environmental Protection and Economy on the first national food security program, designed to guarantee food production and access until 2050.
The plan will be presented to the government in April 2025, and will bring together the work and advice of 250 experts in nutrition, agriculture, planning.
However, the development of the initiative faces serious budgetary difficulties: the Ministry of Agriculture faces significant cuts: a 25% reduction in its staff and NIS 360 million less in research funding.
In addition to climate change, population growth and the cost of water, the war in Gaza is also increasing the country's dependence on food imports, which increases food insecurity.