Irrigation expert crosses religions, political lines to win world food prize - -
By David Pitt
Irrigation expert crosses religious, political lines to win World Food Prize
Daniel Hillel developed a system called micro-irrigation, which has opened up dry regions to farming, revolutionizing agriculture worldwide. The Israeli scientist has worked closely with Arab friends in Jordan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.
By David Pitt, Associated Press / June 13, 2012
The Christian Science Monitor
Israeli scientist Daniel Hillel received the World Food Prize June 12, 2012. Hillel helped developing drip irrigation methods that conserve water and allow food to be grown in some of the world's driest climates. 'I'm a great believer in international cooperation,' he says. 'I'm a passionate believer in peace rather than rivalry, enmity, and destruction.'
Undated photo provided by The World Food Prize Foundation/AP
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