Ministry Of Agriculture

Ministry of Agriculture inspectors uncovered 55 tons of dairy and food products smuggled from the Palestinian Authority in Atarot. Three refrigerated trucks were ready for distribution, but inspectors intervened and broke into the facility after the suspect refused to cooperate.

The Ministry of Agriculture reports that over 1.2 tons of smuggled meat and small livestock from "black" slaughter were seized in the north. A senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security clarifies: "Meat should be purchased only at authorized and supervised businesses."

In samples of pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, and spices across the country, it was found that most met the standard requirements, and in 41 crops, no deviations were found at all. 45.4% of the samples were found to be free of pesticide residues entirely.

The Ministry of Agriculture has reversed its decision to allow Baladi to import chicken from Brazil just six months after approval. This is a major financial blow to the company and leaves consumers facing persistently high prices, which have risen by 30% over the last five years.

The Ministry of Agriculture has revoked the approval for Baladi's plant in Brazil, effectively halting chicken imports to Israel. The move deals a significant blow to the company, which invested 21 million shekels in the facility, and follows intense pressure from local poultry producers.

The Tel Aviv Labor Court has rejected a petition challenging the appointment of Dr. Chen Henig as Head of the Animal Welfare Division at the Ministry of Agriculture. The judge ruled that the state acted within its authority and that claims of bias were unfounded.

Inspectors found the horses suffering from injuries and health problems, and in the stalls, they found contaminated water and no available food. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the owner was repeatedly required to fix the deficiencies but did not do so. The horses were transferred for rehabilitation, and the opening of a criminal investigation is being considered.

A joint inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture, the police, and the Tax Authority exposed a butcher shop with about 500 kg of meat without veterinary documentation. The business owner was questioned under caution and further proceedings are expected.

During a Ministry of Agriculture operation, approximately 500 kg of meat unfit for human consumption was seized at a butcher shop in Tamra. The products lacked required veterinary documentation, posing a significant health risk.