Research and Development

Innovating, implementing, and sharing professional know-how in sustainable agriculture, afforestation and water management with the world

"A light unto the nations..." - Isaiah 49:6

Experiments with aquaculture in the Negev. KKL-JNF Photo Archive

An experimental greenhouse for growing flowers in the Negev. KKL-JNF Photo Archive

Experimenting with different soils in the Negev. KKL-JNF Photo Archive

Conducting experiments at the Ramat Negev R&D station. KKL-JNF Photo Archive

KKL-JNF:

supports research and programs of study at Israel's leading research institutes in desert ecology, sustainable desert development and combating desertification

supports forestry field research, including tree acclimation for desert afforestation and long-term ecological research in Negev forests

supports research at agricultural R&D stations on issues ranging from pesticide-free farming methods to utilizing the natural potential of desert regions for agriculture.

supports heritage-related research, including archaeological digs with young people to uncover the region's history.

participates in international forums that study the ways and means to prevent desertification and develop new farming methods for arid and semi-arid regions.

happily shares its decades of accumulated knowledge with other countries far and near, helping them prevent the spread of desertification and restore desert areas in their own backyard.

supports food security research and helps developing countries implement various related projects.

KKL-JNF supports research and development and studies the environment and shares its knowledge with the world