She works to bridge the gap between lab, farm and fork. She just won the Norman E Borlaug Award. ‘I want to show that excellence comes from courage,’ Nayak says
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Based in Delhi, the scientist from Odisha, Nayak will formally receive the Borlaug Field Award during a ceremony at the 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue October 24-26 in Des Moines, Iowa (US), the release said. "This moment is a new beginning and a great opportunity to further strengthen my efforts, voice and impact as a field scientist," said Nayak. "I look forward to working relentlessly, and ensuring that novel technologies, knowledge and resources reach the farmers faster, while ensuring equity and inclusivity. I am deeply grateful to the World Food Prize Foundation for this honor which echoes our joint pledge to build a resilient food system and a better world for all."
New Delhi: Norman Borlaug Field Award 2023 to Odia scientist, Dr. Swati Nayak for her innovative approach in engaging farmers in demand-driven rice seed systems. Her pioneering efforts have significantly contributed towards strengthening the global f