摘要
The Israeli Desert constitutes 60% of the country's total area. Regional annual precipitation is 100-200 mm and evapora- tion reaches 2,500 mm. Traditional desert agriculture of rain fed wheat and sheep, goat and camels grazing is common. Despite the harsh climate conditions, advance agriculture is concentrated in foei where water resources exist. Desert ag- riculture takes advantage of the winter (October-April) due to a mild climate season for growing vegetables, flowers, herbs and fruit which are mostly exported to European countries. The key factor is the sustainable management of the local natural resources.
The Israeli Desert constitutes 60% of the country's total area. Regional annual precipitation is 100-200 mm and evapora- tion reaches 2,500 mm. Traditional desert agriculture of rain fed wheat and sheep, goat and camels grazing is common. Despite the harsh climate conditions, advance agriculture is concentrated in foei where water resources exist. Desert ag- riculture takes advantage of the winter (October-April) due to a mild climate season for growing vegetables, flowers, herbs and fruit which are mostly exported to European countries. The key factor is the sustainable management of the local natural resources.