Vidor Center - A window to Arava agriculture

Vidor Center Arava Desert

Video Content for Vidor Visitor Center in Arava Desert, Israel by Anastasia Arad

מרכז ויידור - מרכז מבקרים ערבה | Vidor center - Arava visitor center | סטודיו אמיר זהבי SAZ

מרכז המבקרים בערבה - חלון לחקלאות בערבה, תוכנן, עוצב והופק עי סטודיו אמיר זהבי SAZ, טכנולוגיה עי Dtail.
פברואר 2014

Vidor Visitors Center - מרכז ויידור

Arava Agricultural Open Day 2017

Innovations and new technologies in the field of agriculture were presented at the Central and Northern Arava Open Day. Research & Development scientists shared their groundbreaking research projects, and 200 exhibitors presented modern agricultural products to the general public. Among other things, it was possible to see new species of fruits and vegetables, methods for biological pest control, new seeds development, agricultural tools and many more advanced agricultural products. A highlight of the exhibition was KKL-JNF’s unique pavilion.

The Arava Valley. Peppers, Tomatoes, and Berries! OH, MY!

On Wednesday, January 30, 2013, Ambassador Shapiro visited the Mid Arava Valley region to attend the 'Agricultural Open Day' and celebrate the 110th anniversary of Keren Kayemet LeIsrael (K.K.L.).
Ambassador Shapiro was welcomed by the local Mayors of the Mid Arava Valley and Tamar Regional Councils, and by Mr. Efi Shtenzler, Chairman of K.K.L. Ambassador Shapiro visited the Yair Research Station and the Open Day show which presented progress in desert agriculture. The visit continued in Moshav Hazeva where Ambassador Shapiro met with a U.S. JNF delegation and later attended a gratitude ceremony for the 110th anniversary of K.K.L., which is active in all aspects of life in the Arava. Ambassador Shapiro concluded his visit to the Yair Station with a tree planting under the 'Adopt an Acacia Tree' project.
Travelling along the Peace Route Ambassador Shapiro heard of the challenges and opportunities in the area as result of the peace agreement between Jordan and Israel. The Ambassador visit a greenhouse which tests new varieties of vegetables, some of which will enter the commercial market, and a visit to a packing house for exported peppers.