The Agricultural Extension Services
Organization Representative - Jonathan Emanuel
The Agricultural Extension Services (SHA'AM) is dedicated to the production, dissemination, and application of agricultural knowledge, supporting farmers in adopting sustainable and innovative practices. SHA'AM plays a key role in enhancing farmers' skills in soil health management, advancing regenerative agriculture, and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Its activities include providing up-to-date information on soil health, reducing pesticide use, promoting environmentally friendly alternatives, and developing clean and safe food production methods. Through these efforts, the project aims to drive the transition to sustainable farming, improving soil fertility and resilience while ensuring both economic and ecological efficiency.
Yonatan Emanuel, Lead Cotton Extension Officer at SHA'AM, specializes in advising growers of field crops, grains, and irrigated crops. His expertise includes conducting field trials, variety testing, and maintaining close collaboration with farmers nationwide. As part of the project, Yonatan oversees observation plots in various field crops, ensuring professional coordination and technical support within SHA'AM’s areas of responsibility.
Contact information:
Email: YonatanE@shaham.moag.gov.il
Phone: +972502070098
SHAHAM Website
About SHA'AM:
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Government service supporting farmers
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Promotes regenerative agriculture and soil health
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Develops innovative agricultural technologies
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Assists in shaping agricultural policies that support soil health
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Encourages collaboration between growers and advisors and disseminates knowledge

Tzafrir Greenhut, head of agroecology department in the orchards' cover crops application project at the Volcani Institute. December 2024

Jonathan Emanuel visits the experimental plots in Gadash Sha'alabim. February 2024