World Food Prize Latest News
Brazilian scientist Mariangela Hungria recently won the 2025 World Food Prize for her pioneering work in reducing the use of chemical fertilisers and developing biological seed and soil treatments to boost crop yields and nutrition.
About World Food Prize
- It is an international award recognizing the achievements of individuals that have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world.
- It is also known as the Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture.
- It recognizes contributions in any field involved in the world food supply, such as food and agriculture, science and technology, manufacturing, marketing, nutrition, economics, poverty alleviation, political leadership, and the social sciences.
- The Prize was founded in 1986 by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize.
- It is now administered by the World Food Prize Foundation with support from numerous sponsors.
- It is a $500,000 award formally presented at the Laureate Award Ceremony in mid-October, on or around World Food Day, in conjunction with the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
- M.S. Swaminathan was named the first World Food Prize Laureate, receiving the award in 1987 for developing and spearheading the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice varieties into India during the 1960s.
World Food Prize 2025
- Brazilian microbiologist Mariangela Hungria is the winner of the 2025 World Food Prize for her work with biological seed and soil treatments.
- Hungria’s research enables crops to utilize soil bacteria for nutrients, increasing yields and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.
World Food Prize FAQs
Q1. Who founded the World Food Prize in 1986?
Ans. It was founded in 1986 by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize.
Q2. Who won World Food Prize first?
Ans. M.S. Swaminathan was named the first World Food Prize Laureate, receiving the award in 1987.
Q3. Who won the 2025 World Food Prize?
Ans. Brazilian microbiologist Mariangela Hungria is the winner of the 2025 World Food Prize for her work with biological seed and soil treatments.
Source: PRINT
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