This NoCamels article features nine Israeli companies who are making major contributions to agriculture through their innovative technology.  These are Sensilize, BioBee, miRobot, Roots, Tal-Ya, Morflora, Netafim, GreenWall and EdenShield. http://nocamels.com/2016/07/israeli-agtech-startups-agriculture-technology/

Israel’s EdenShield has completed studies in Italy, Spain and Israel that show its non-toxic natural pesticides protect crops without damage to the environment. In fact, the plants don’t need to be sprayed at all – EdenShield’s Net product is sprayed … Continue reading →

Israel’s EdenShield uses natural desert plant extracts that mask the odor of crops and fools insects that prey on the crops.  EdenShield has just raised over $1million to expand operations. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-insect-control-co-edenshield-raises-over-1m-1000998970 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkge2acVvSU

Five Israeli agriculture technology start-ups are shortly to tour the US, seeking investors. They include use SolChip (solar powered livestock tracking sensors), EdenShield (natural herbs to prevent insect infestation of plants) and MiRobot (robot milking machine – see above). http://www.timesofisrael.com/what-the-start-up-nation-can-do-for-farmers/

Israel’s EdenShield has discovered natural Negev herbs that insects cannot tolerate. The herbs are converted into solution and sprayed on the netting surrounding fruit and vegetables. When the bugs smell the aroma of the herb they turn tail and fly … Continue reading →