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Arava Agricultural Research
and Development Stations
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 The
Arava Valley stretches the length
of the eastern border of the Negev.
Three agricultural research stations at Zohar, Yair and
Yotvata (regional government facilities) are partially
funded by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture, the Jewish
Agency and Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (Jewish National Fund).
Research has focused on developing technologies appropriate
to each area's unique climatic conditions and resources.
Studies have been conducted on new varieties of melons,
tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, dates, flowers, flower-seed
production and harvesting, aquaculture, livestock, fodder
crops, and jojoba beans, a year-round cash crop used in
the production of cosmetics and lubricants. Over 90% of
Israel's melon exports come from the Arava. |
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