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Israel Boosts Food Resilience Amid Global Supply Vulnerabilities

4/6/2026

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Yoel Zilberman, CEO of HaShomer HaChadash, says global food systems are vulnerable amid the ongoing war.
He notes agriculture depends on oil-based inputs, and a production drop would push countries to prioritize themselves.
Israel plans to establish new agricultural communities to boost food resilience through advanced technology.
Zilberman argues self-sufficiency in food is essential for national security and notes farmers will remain in border areas amid ongoing risks.

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Yoel Zilberman, CEO of HaShomer HaChadash, says global food systems are vulnerable amid the ongoing war.
He notes agriculture depends on oil-based inputs, and a production drop would push countries to prioritize themselves.
Israel plans to establish new agricultural communities to boost food resilience through advanced technology.
Zilberman argues self-sufficiency in food is essential for national security and notes farmers will remain in border areas amid ongoing risks.