Israel Agricultural Study Tour

Out of the 257 countries & territories that exist in the wide world, Israel is the only country whose Agricultural Technology is acclaimed across borders. In spite of having the smallest area & least rainfall, facing hardships like water shortages and engaged in enemy confrontation on all 4 sides, Israel is revered as the most progressive country when it comes to Agriculture. Tel Aviv, Israel’s economic & technological centre, is ranked among the best cities in the world. Anybody can float on Israel’s dead sea because of natural buoyancy. Israel is known worldwide for it’s cosmetics as well as science & high-tech industry. Israel is also home for many thinkers & innovators. Since 2012, Udyogbharati has taken the lead in organizing study tours to Israel with the objective of exploring this great country & bringing the latest developments in Agricultural technology to the meadows of our local farmers.


  • When Are The Tours Organized? How Can One Register?

    These tours are organized every year in May, June, July & September. For tours in May, the advance bookings open in August & for tours in Sep, they open in April. Advance registrations in Maharashtra, can be done through Udyogbharati. In today’s modern world, all transactions can be done digitally. Farmers, industrialists & students can confirm their participation by paying online. The representatives of Udyogbharati are always available to provide any assistance. Further, if you need any more information or want to organize a study tour to any other country, please contact the Udyogbharati centers at Nashik or Pune.


  • Know & Understand The Tour Details

    Udyogbharati, the Entrepreneurship Training division, arranges Israel Agriculture Study Tours every year around May. Apart from this, Udyogbharati offers the ‘The Israel Agriculture Study Tour’ free of cost to agriculturists, research scholars, agro industrialists & agro tourists from India & especially, Maharashtra, who participate in Agritech, the International exhibition that is held every 3 years. Advance registrations are accepted by Udyogbharati from August & are open to all fellow agriculturists & agro enterprises. Nearly 105 progressive farmers, developers & entrepreneurs from Maharashtra have participated in such tours arranged by Udyogbharati in 2012 & 2016.


    In 2012 we were accompanied by distinguished participants like Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari, MLA from Nashik, Sudhir Tambe & the Mayor of Sangamner, Durgatai Tambe. Recently, in 2016, the Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development, Mahadev Jankar joined the tour. With the participation of people’s representatives, Udyogbharati has gained recognition in the state of Maharashtra for serving as a link between the farmers & the administration in the real sense. Another highlight of this tour is that along with Israel, it also includes visits to Jordan & other adjoining countries. From time to time, crop-wise & need-based groups are formed. In our state of Maharashtra, the area under cultivation for Grapes & Pomegranates is increasing. Hence, Udyogbharati emphasizes on Cultivation of Grapes & Pomegranates & water conservation techniques. The duration of the study tour is 5 to 6 days. Udyogbharati is committed to fulfilling the Israel travel dream of every farmer & agriculturist.


    This tour offers many features like visits to Agro & ancillary industries, field visits & the opportunity to interact with successful farmers & researchers. Visits to collective farms in Israel, the concept of Kibbutz group farming, drought resistant irrigation systems, study of date palms which require less water yet provide a high yield, along with a visit to the world famous Dead sea, visit to Jerusalem, the birth place of Lord Jesus Christ, a tour of the famous company Netafim & the pride of Maharashtra, Jain Irrigation Company, a tour of the popular Volcani University along with the opportunity to interact with the students & research scholars there, focus on methods of horticulture in arid areas developed by the University, study of latest cold storage facilities, study of world famous wineries & related projects, visits to hatcheries, study of poultry management, study of fisheries & management of pomegranate cultivation, connects with flourishing collective farm groups, the delightful tractor rides, a look at large scale robotic dairies that function with minimum manpower, agro tools crafted by research students, a glimpse into the joint family systems there and a chance to interact with some community farming clans.


    The tour also includes insights into the social life & culture of Israel, sight-seeing trips to important religious & cultural monuments which are places of interest for people who come from all parts of the world & the birth place & final resting place of Lord Jesus Christ. The purpose of including scenic trips is to give our hardworking farmers a memorable & satisfying experience. Israel has the largest population of Jews in the world. The most attractive features of this tour comprise of excursions to the historic dwellings of Jews, the ancient walls, the holy church, Roman road, along with world famous tourist spots in Jordan, for example, the Roman Theatre, the temple of Hercules, the Sea of Galilee which irrigates the whole of Israel, Tiberias, the renowned Ginosar company visit, a study of the method of cultivating dwarf mango varieties like Maya & Rot, study of advanced machinery & technologies used in agriculture, cultivation of fruits like avocado, leeches, banana, etc. and a scenic journey from Tiberias to Sheikh Hussain Shehar, the capital of Jordan. So, my friends, there are numerous features of this is tour that make it worthwhile. Udyogbharati is committed to providing the maximum benefits to our farmers & agriculturists.


  • What Are The Guaranteed Advantages Of This Tour?

    Agriculture today, does not rely on traditional methods and has now become knowledge-based. It is only by acquainting themselves with learning & information on an international level, that the farmers will be able to make their mark on the local markets. Five years of experience has taught us that technology, knowledge of agriculture, business networking and certification give a new edge & direction to an individual’s career & along with all this, the pleasure of agro & international tourism. All this brought to you exclusively in Udyogbharati’s ‘Israel Agriculture study Tour’.


  • Regarding Sponsorship Of Fertilizers And Agro Producers.

    Renowned Agro business groups, along with their distributors, fertilizer & agri implements traders, as well as consumers also participate in the tours. Udyogbharati gives the powerful branding that such agro entrepreneurs require. In this manner we go way above the expectations of our clients, the agro industries.





FAQs

FAQs About The Israel Agriculture Study Tours

1
For whom is the Israel Agriculture study tour arranged? Who should participate in these tours?

Any individual who is interested in Agriculture & Agro based technology, irrespective of age & qualification, is most welcome to join this tour.

2
Is this tour possible in such a short time?

Yes, definitely. Israel is a small country. One can travel across it’s span from North to South in approximately 7 hours.

3
What are the amenities that a participant can expect on the Israel tour?

Excellent quality training material & trainers. A continental breakfast, followed by an Indian style lunch & the pleasure of dining together. Fatigue free travel in luxurious Mercedes vehicles along with convenient, top of the line air travel. Passport & visa assistance. Whenever required, Udyogbharati coordinators translate Hebrew or English into Marathi for the benefit of the fellow farmers. In this way it is possible to conduct a question answer session even if you are familiar with Marathi or English.

4
What can a participant hope to see & what are the learning outcomes of the Israel Agriculture Study Tour?

In the Israel Agriculture Study Tour, 75% importance is given to the study of Agriculture & related topics and 25% is allocated to visiting the world-famous tourist spots in the country. Typically, the agenda of the Israel Agriculture Study Tour includes study of Horticulture, especially, fruits like Pomegranates, Grapes, Mangoes & Bananas, Green House technology, Poultry farming, Robotic Dairy farming, Water Conservation, Community farming & it’s success stories, world recognized, upcoming Israeli knowhow & interactions with Israeli Agriculture experts. Additionally, the tour includes sightseeing trips to the Dead sea, Jerusalem city, a number of pristine beaches & the birthplace of Lord Jesus Christ.

5
What is the best time to visit Israel for the purpose of studying Agriculture?

Mostly, we complete all our farming tasks by May. In Israel, all farming related work, harvesting orchards, etc. is over by August/November. Considering these factors, the best time to travel to Israel is in April, May or first week of June.

6
What is the currency of Israel? What are the security concerns on this tour?

The currency of Israel is Shekel and one Shekel is equal to Rs.17. It is absolutely safe for groups of farmers, men & women and even children to travel at any time for sightseeing or study. Israel is a safe & secure travel destination. However, wherever you travel in the world, your own luggage & valuables are always your own responsibility.

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Does a participant require any special documents or vaccination? What about the dress code?

No. No special documents or vaccination is required for travelling to Israel. At some religious places, it is necessary to cover your head & specific caps are available for this. Indian attire is accepted all over Israel.