Northern research and development (Northern R&D) deals with a range of fields, mostly among the various plant departments: deciduous orchards, subtropical species, wine grapes, citrus orchards, vegetables, field crops, and flowers and, edible mushrooms.
Northern R&D works in partnership with Migal – an institute of life sciences in Kiryat Shmona, to strengthen and develop agriculture in the north.
Northern R&D works with full cooperation from the agricultural producers in the north, the Agricultural Extension Service, and agricultural research institutions, headed by the Volcani Center (Agricultural Research Organization – ARO).
Northern R&D’s activity integrates develops applicable protocols for farmers in the region. This model of partnership with the farmers allows advancement of agriculture.