Israel and Moldova sign strategic wheat partnership to boost food security

in both routine conditions and emergencies. Under the deal, Israel will contribute advanced seeds and agricultural expertise, while Moldova provides land, water, and labor. The collaboration is structured on a business basis and represents Israel’s first formal agricultural agreement with Moldova since opening its embassy in the country six months ago. “The diversification of Israel’s wheat sources is welcome in normal times and essential in emergencies,” Dichter said. “This preparation ensures the functional continuity of our economy. The ‘full shelves’ principle guides all our planning—stocks that are ready in both ordinary and extreme situations.” The partnership is part of a broader strategy by Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to strengthen domestic production, diversify imports, and prepare for potential crises. The plan includes increasing agricultural output by one-third by 2035 and raising the share of domestically grown wheat from 10% to 30%. Dichter ...