Global investors backing Negev, including Bedouin agriculture

• Published date: 11 March 2024
• Author: OFER PETERSBURG
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Recently, a delegation, including ownership representatives, toured Bedouin agriculture in the Negev. Their objective? To explore investment opportunities for advancing Bedouin farming practices

Their vision involves establishing an advanced agricultural demonstration farm within Bedouin communities. This initiative aims to enhance sheep rearing, cultivate field crops, and harness solar energy. Such efforts are poised to catalyze economic shifts, blending professional expertise with traditional farming methods.

A significant segment of Bedouin society revolves around agriculture, with sheep herding and seasonal crop cultivation at its core. Against this backdrop, the prospect of substantial economic development looms large.

As part of this strategic review, the LR Group collaborates with the Reifman Institute for Negev Development and Dr. Mazen Abu...