Agriculture
Ethiopian Scientist Abdurehman Beshir Honored by World Food Prize
BBC · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
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Ethiopian agricultural scientist Abdurehman Beshir has been named one of the world's top 40 agri-food pioneers by the World Food Prize Foundation for his transformative work in South Asia.
- Abdurehman Beshir was named one of the world's top 40 'Agri-food Pioneers' (TAP) by the World Food Prize Foundation.
- He graduated from Haramaya University and earned his Master's and PhD in plant breeding from the University of the Free State in South Africa.
- He serves as the Asia Regional Seed System Lead for the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).
- His work in Nepal enabled farmers to produce seeds domestically, saving the country 25 million dollars annually in foreign exchange.
- He spearheaded a government-recognized digitally enabled seed information system in Nepal to improve agricultural planning and coordination.
- He facilitated the distribution of 15 new climate-resilient maize varieties to farmers in Pakistan.
- He expressed a desire for Ethiopia to provide greater recognition and support to its agricultural scientists and agricultural innovation.
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