Israel’s Hadiklaim Date Growers’ Cooperative commissioned veteran Israeli date grower Moshe Kirat to bring his date growth expertise to the La Quinta Date Farm in California. In one year, Kirat has reduced water consumption by 43% and boosted productivity, saving over $2.4 million.
http://www.jpost.com/Enviro-Tech/Israeli-date-expert-boosting-productivity-at-Coachella-Valley-orchard-in-California-361443