Dr. Daniel Hillel and The Future of Farming This 1971 photo
provided by The World Food Prize Foundation shows Dr. Daniel
Hillel introducing drip irrigation in Japan. Hillel, who is
credited with developing drip irrigation methods that conserve
water while allowing food to be grown in some of the world’s
driest climates, was named the winner of the World Food Prize.
The 2012 World Food Prize will be awarded to Dr. Daniel Hillel
for conceiving and implementing a radically new mode of bringing
water to crops in arid and dry land regions – known as “micro-
irrigation.” Dr. Hillel’s pioneering scientific work in Israel
revolutionized food production, first in the Middle East, and
then in other regions around the world over the past five
decades. His work laid the foundation for maximizing efficient
water usage in agriculture, increasing crop yields, and
minimizing environmental degradation. Dr. Daniel Hillel:
Inspiring Future Generations Along with his international field
and development work, Dr. Hillel embarked o