Eretz Noshevet News
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Podcast about the importance of strengthening the food industry and technologizing agriculture work to ensure food security and withstand future challenges connected to steadily decreasing ability to supply food, agricultural crime and alarming urbanization of our lives.
Michael Eisenberg, Partner at Aleph VC, is working to revolutionize agriculture in Israel through his organization HaShomer HaChadash. He aims to bring innovative and sustainable farming practices to Israel and export this know-how to other countries. The adoption of technology in agriculture can address the impending agricultural crisis and improve efficiency and productivity. Eisenbergs work showcases how technology can change an industry and make a positive impact on society.
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Facing a decline in next-generation farmers, a new Israeli VC sows capital into smart agricultural initiatives from young entrepreneurs down on the farm.
Eretz-Noshevet, an investment company, is considering supporting agricultural startups to address the farm labor shortage and ensure food security. One of the startups under consideration is Mata, founded by Nachshon Friedman and his father, which aims to develop an autonomous method of thinning trees. Eretz-Noshevets investment committee, consisting of industry experts, will provide up to half a million shekels of investment to chosen projects. The investment company aims to create jobs, strengthen the agricultural ecosystem, and motivate young individuals to pursue agriculture as a sustainable economic potential. Other projects being considered include hydroponic agriculture, organic fertilizers, and innovative plant-protection products.
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Eretz-Noshevet Launched to Promote Young, Innovative and Future Agriculture in Israel
Hashomer Hachadash, a Zionist social-educational organization, has launched a new investment company called Eretz Noshevet to support young farmers, agro-tech ventures, and land development in Israel. Eretz Noshevet has raised $20 million and aims to strengthen the Israeli agricultural industry and motivate young people to see agriculture as a sustainable economic potential. The investment committee has chosen 13 ventures for the pilot phase, which will receive personal and professional support as well as investments of up to half a million NIS per project. The initiative is driven by the need to raise the next generation of farmers in Israel and address food security concerns. Hashomer Hachadash works to ensure a stronger Jewish presence in the Negev and the Galilee.
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Hashomer Hachadash launches investment company, raises $20 million for agritech fund | CTech
Eretz Noshevet, an investment company launched by Hashomer Hachadash organization, aims to support and promote innovative agriculture in Israel. They have announced a fundraising round of $20 million to invest in profitable, sustainable, and young agriculture ventures. The chosen initiatives will receive personal and professional support, as well as an investment of up to half a million NIS per project. Over 200 ventures have submitted projects to Eretz Noshevet, including Biomic Agritech, Salicrop, and Mata. The investment committee will meet in November to decide on the amount of investments for each project.
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