THE VOLCANI CENTER
When the world turns to Israel for agricultural innovation, Israel turns to Volcani
Born out of the Volcani Center - Volcani international Partnerships nurtures a speical relationship with the Volcani Center, working closely to advance Israeli agricultural innovation.
WHAT MAKES VOLCANI UNIQUE?
APPLIED R&D
Volcani’s scientists focus on
applied research to address concrete challenges facing farmers and provide them with solutions enabling them to enter new markets.
COLLABORATION
WITH ECO-SYSTEM
Volcani’s scientists work closely with Israel’s farmers, extension workers and regional R&D centers to develop, pilot and roll out new innovations.
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Built around 6 institutes, Volcani's scientists form multi-disciplinary teams to tackle emerging challenges, drawing on all the relevant expertise.
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Another of Volcani's key strengths lies in its multi-disciplinary nature, allowing scientists to collaborate on research and solutions. Indeed, the Volcani Center comprises 6 research institutes and 2 off-campus research stations which cover a wide range of agricultural disciplines.
The Volcani Center plays a central role in Israel’s agricultural innovation eco-system.
Established in 1921, before the State of Israel, the Volcani Center is Israel’s national agricultural R&D center. With 200 scientists, it accounts for more than 75% of the country’s agricultural research and innovation and has been the driving force behind Israel’s renowned agricultural expertise. It is a governmental organization and officially an arm of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Rishon Letzion​
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Volcani's central campus is also home to Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and serves as the headquarters for Israel agricultural extension services.
Neve Ya'ar - Northern Center
Situated in Israel's northern periphery, the Neve Ya'ar research center is home to Volcani's groundbreaking Model Farm for Sustainable Agriculture and focuses on health, nutrition and sustainability.
Gilat - Southern Center​
Situated on the edge of the Negev desert, the Gilat campus is home to Volcani's Center for Arid and Semi-Arid Agriculture where its scientists conduct cutting edge research to enhance climate resilient agriculture.
A GLIMPSE AT SOME OF VOLCANI'S INNOVATIONS
Recipient of the Prestigious UNESCO Prize
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In 2017 the Volcani Center received the prestigious Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in Life Sciences, awarded by UNESCO.
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