Odia scientist Swati Nayak will receive the Borlaug Field Award 2023.
This is given for her innovative approach to engaging farmers in demand-driven rice seed systems, from testing and deployment to access and adoption of climate-resilient and nutritious rice varieties.
The World Food Prize Foundation is describing her as an "outstanding young scientist."
This ward holds a special place in recognizing young scientists’ contributions to agriculture, food security, and the eradication of hunger.