Macedonia, Israel sign agriculture cooperation arrangement.

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy Ljupco Dimovski and Israeli counterpart Orit Noked signed a bilateral cooperation arrangement in the agriculture sector.

"The document formalizes bilateral cooperation, which has intensified in recent years through projects and technical support programs, transfer of modern Israeli technology, know-how, experiences, training and other forms of support from Israel", the Agriculture Ministry said.

The arrangement stipulates the construction of capacities and exchange of knowledge and experiences in agriculture techniques and technology, cooperation on advisory level, information exchange, promotion of public-private partnerships, diversification and intensification of agriculture production, rural tourism, water management and innovative irrigation technologies, land protection and appropriate agriculture practices, but also production of certified seed and related materials.

The document also regulates information exchange with regards to agriculture laws, statistics and other issues of mutual interest.