The Agricultural Research Organisation – Volcani Institute (ARO) is Israel’s largest agricultural research institution and a global leader in agricultural innovation. With around 180 research groups across six research institutes, ARO develops cutting-edge solutions in sustainable agriculture, precision farming, climate adaptation, food security, and animal science. The Institute is committed to advancing agricultural research, commercialising innovative technologies, and supporting farmers through data-driven, environmentally sustainable solutions. As a key partner in SheepHeatIT, ARO contributes its expertise in animal science and agricultural innovation to help build climate-resilient and sustainable sheep farming systems.
Role in the project
ARO leads project coordination and communication (WP1) and the piloting work package (WP2). Responsible for the development of high-throughput phenotyping and sensing technologies, controlled experimental studies, and genome-editing feasibility work. Provides core experimental infrastructure and technical leadership.