World Food Prize 2026

October 26 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 32 0

The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) showcased India’s agricultural research and education at the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, held from 20–22 October in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Ameena Nazreen A S won the GYI Award with a US$500 cash prize, recognising Indian youth talent in agriculture and food security.
NAAS and the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), USA signed an MoU for cooperation in agricultural research, capacity building and knowledge exchange.
NAAS also highlighted the role of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) publications and India’s agricultural research at the international exhibition.
The 2026 dialogue was organised by the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF) with the theme “Before Hunger Wins.”