Postharvest
Objective: To maximize postharvest quality and health value, as well as storability and shelf-life of local produce...
Machinery & Technology
Objective: To develop improvements in machinery and technology in agriculture fully suited for the conditions ...
Soil & Water
Objective: To develop irrigation regimes that can secure both long-term agricultural success and environmental protection.
Horticulture
– Seed production – R&D activity aiming to build profitable branch while securing the IP of Arava R&D.
Flowers & Ornamental Plants
Objective: To produce seeds of new flower varieties and ornamental species for the use of cut flowers
Entomology & Plant Protection
Objective: To learn to cope with the challenges of plant protection in the Arava desert...
Vegetables
Objective: To promote profitable vegetable production in the Southern Arava. Trials to find new, improved...
Agroecology
Agroecology is defined by the OECD, which combines the relationships between agriculture, agricultural produce and the environment.
Animals
The Animal Research Unit of Southern Arava R&D has made its priority to research appropriate cooling systems for the local dairy industry.
statistics
Modern statistics can trace its origins to agricultural research. R.A. Fisher did his ground breaking work in Rothamsted Agricultural Research Station.