Shikma Field Crops
Farm
We cultivate 3,300 hectares, with specialization in field crops and orchards while about 10% of our crops are organic. Shikma is certified by GlobalGAP and other standards. We encourage environmental protection and sustainability and serve as a beta site for technologies promoting that goal.
Facilities
33 km
Winter Wheat and barley for grains and silage - 2,400 hectares (150 Organic)
Edible Chickpea - 150 hectares
Potatoes - 400 hectares
Paprika - 60 hectares ( Organic )
Jojoba Oil - 130 hectares ( Organic )
Pomegranates - 80 hectares
Avocado – 12 hectares
Rosemary Oil – 25 hectares ( Organic )
Services
Joint Research
Joint Pilot
Research and Development of a Agri Voltaic interface
Research and pilot experiment in field crops
Expertise
Kibbutz Mishmar Hanegev
14-34 °C
8-14 °C
Sandy soil, clay soil