Jerusalem, 27 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — A new law to establish a reporting and monitoring mechanism for wheat and fodder stocks promoted by the ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has made final passage in the knesset. The bill will enable high emergency preparedness, data-based decision-making, and strengthening national food security, said the Ministry.
The bill is intended to enable the State of Israel to obtain a complete and continuous picture of the operational stock of essential food in the economy, alongside the management of the existing emergency stock, thereby strengthening the state’s preparedness for disruptions in supply chains and emergency situations. According to the bill, entities holding stocks of wheat for human consumption or fodder components will be required to report online to the Ministry of Agriculture, monthly and annually, through a dedicated system that the ministry is currently developing. The data collected will allow for trend analysis, identification of seasonal gaps and assessment of the scope of stocks at a given time.
Among the types of stocks that will be required in the report: corn and barley kernels, soybean meal, linseed and sunflower meal, corn gluten, palm fat, and vitamin and mineral supplements for cattle, sheep and poultry. The reporting obligation will apply to all parties in the industry, including flour mills, mixing plants, food centers, grain trading corporations, dairy farms, chicken coops and housing, and will also include specifying the geographical location and details of the owner of the inventory. Accordingly, designated inspectors will be authorized for control and monitoring.