Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (Israel) facts for kids
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| Formed | 1948 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Israel |
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| Deputy Minister responsible |
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (Hebrew: משרד החקלאות וביטחון המזון, Misrad HaHakla'ut UBithon Hamazon) is an important part of the Israeli government. Its main job is to look after farming and food production in the country. This ministry makes sure that Israel has enough food and that its farms are doing well.
The ministry started in 1948 as the Ministry of Agriculture. Later, in 1992, its name changed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. This new name showed that it also cared about developing country areas. Today, it is known as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
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Who Leads the Ministry?
The person in charge of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is called the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. This minister is a member of the Israeli government cabinet. Sometimes, there is also a Deputy Minister who helps the main minister.
Over the years, many people have served as the Minister of Agriculture. Some of them were very famous, like Menachem Begin and Ehud Barak. Both of these leaders also served as the Prime Minister at different times.
Current Leaders
Here are the current leaders of the ministry:
| Role | Name | Party | Term start |
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| Minister | Avi Dichter | Likud | 29 December 2022 |
| Deputy Minister | Moshe Abutbul | Shas | 4 January 2023 |
What the Ministry Does
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security works on many different things. It helps farmers grow crops and raise animals. It also makes sure that food is safe for everyone to eat. The ministry supports new ideas and technologies in farming. This helps Israel's agriculture stay modern and efficient.
Plant Protection and Inspection
One important part of the ministry is the Plant Protection and Inspection Services. This group works to keep plants healthy. They check for plant diseases and pests. They also make sure that plants and plant products entering or leaving Israel are safe. This helps protect Israel's farms from harmful invaders.
Helping Farmers with Insurance
The ministry also helps farmers protect themselves from unexpected problems. Farming can be risky because of things like bad weather or natural disasters.
KANAT: Agricultural Insurance
Agricultural insurance in Israel is provided by an organization called KANAT. KANAT is the Insurance Fund for Natural Risks in Agriculture. It is partly owned by the government and partly by farmer groups. The Ministry of Agriculture oversees KANAT. This insurance helps farmers get money if their crops are damaged or lost due to natural events.
KANAT also gives out an award called the KANAT Award. This award recognizes important research in agriculture. It encourages scientists to find new ways to improve farming.
