Tag: Shavuot

Long before it became the Startup Nation, Israel was known as the land of milk and honey. Staying true to both these titles, over the years Israel has come to be known as the world leader in milking technologies. So it is only fitting that on the eve of Shavuot, the Jewish holiday in which it is customary to eat dairy foods, we take a look at Israel’s innovations and achievements in dairy technologies. The Milky Way A few years ago the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics announced that Israeli cows are the highest-yielding in the world. As a result, many countries look to Israel for help in improving their own dairy productivity. A dominant company providing assistance to these hopeful visitors is AfiMilk. Based in Kibbutz Afikim, this company is a pioneer in the field having introduced the world’s first electronic milk meter over 25 years ago. Since then AfiMilk has developed computerized systems for dairy farm and herd management that help the average farmer keep up with modern times. Go With the Flow Israeli innovators are constantly cultivating advanced...