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