Jerusalem, 25 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security said it is working to increase certainty in the fishing and aquaculture industries for fish farmers in ponds, fishermen in the Sea of Galilee, and other fish farmers. To that end, the Ministry will provide direct support in the amount of approximately 130 million Shekels ($38 million) for the next two years to the fishing and aquaculture industries.
This support is intended to directly assist those involved in the field, rehabilitate these industries, and strengthen the food security of the State of Israel by encouraging local production of edible fish.
The goal is to strengthen the local production chain, led by the fishing and aquaculture industries, in order to establish independent, stable, and resilient food systems that contribute to national resilience and the regular supply of fresh, high-quality, and accessible food to the general public.
The direct support is divided into two parts: one for fish farmers in ponds and fishermen in the Sea of Galilee who raise tilapia, carp and carp. a budget of up to 80 million Shekels ($23 million) will be allocated, and approximately 40 million Shekels ($11.5 million) per year for the years 2025 and 2026, in order to assist fish farmers who have been affected by the reduction of tariffs on imported fish in recent years.
This decision was made after a decline of over 40% in activity in the industry since 2016, and the closure of farms due to losses and increasing competition.