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Agriculture Minister to Renew Vegetable Imports for Shomrei Shevi'is

By Eliezer Rauchberger

Agricultural Minister Shalom Simhon announced this week before the Knesset Economic Committee the renewal of agricultural imports for shomrei Shevi'is.

Simhon said that the Ministry is currently finalizing preparations to renew the import of fruits and vegetables after the Shmittah problems with the Chief Rabbinate "were solved" following the High Court decision that forced the Chief Rabbinate to appoint replacement rabbis who would grant kashrus certificates for heter mechirah products in every city or community where the chief rabbi refused to provide kashrus certificates to businesses that use heter mechirah produce.

Minister Simhon says that renewing imports will not cause a sharp reduction in vegetable prices since prices are rising no just because of Shmittah but also due to the high costs farmers face as well as the rise in living standards in India and China, which leads to increased demand for vegetables.

 

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