date:Jul 04, 2016
ethod is under nets; growers are investing the most in this, thus further increasing production.
Growers fear the Panama Disease. The disease has not been detected in the country, but neighbouring countries have been hit by it. The disease got a foothold in Jordan and Lebanon, not far from the Israeli crops. Israel is therefore planting new varieties that might be resistant, including the Williams and Grand Nine, which have been successfully introduced to the market. Work is also underway on re