Israeli Wins World Food Prize for Pioneering Micro-Irrigation

Israeli Wins World Food Prize

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    Dr. Hillel inspecting fruit picked from drip-irrigated citrus trees in Jordan (via World Food Prize) Dr. Hillel inspecting fruit picked from drip-irrigated citrus trees in Jordan (via World Food Prize) Copyright: World Food Prize
     
     
    Dr. Daniel Hillel, an Israeli and U.S. citizen was awarded the 2012 World Food Prize for pioneering work in micro-irrigation and promoting sustainable agricultural development. Dr. Hillel’s pioneering scientific work in Israel revolutionized food production, in over 30 countries around the world over the past 50 years.  His work laid the foundation for maximizing efficient water usage in agriculture, increasing crop yields, and minimizing environmental degradation.



    Dr. Hillel inspecting fruit picked from drip-irrigated citrus trees in the Kingdom of Jordan, where he helped develop the irrigation system. (via World Food Prize)

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