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Israel to Subsidize Sheep and Goat Farmers, Lowering Cheese Prices
How 3 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Calcalist · 7 hours ago
What happened
Israel is implementing a new plan to support sheep and goat farmers with direct subsidies, phasing out protective tariffs. This transition aims to lower cheese prices for consumers by approximately NIS 60 million annually while ensuring the stability and sustainability of local dairy production.
- 01Israel will provide NIS 100 million in direct support to sheep and goat farmers from 2027-2030.
- 02A permanent annual subsidy of over NIS 20 million will begin in 2031.
- 03The plan aims to lower cheese prices, saving consumers an estimated NIS 60 million yearly.
- 04Protective tariffs and quotas will be replaced by direct financial aid and market competition.
- 05Additional support of up to 20% is available for farms in peripheral areas.
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