B. R. Barwale (original) (raw)

Badrinarayan Ramulal Barwale (1931 – 24 July 2017) is widely regarded as the father of the Indian seeds industry, who revolutionised farming practices by producing cheaper and higher-yield seeds in the Marathwada region of India. Barwale was awarded the 12th World Food Prize in 1998 for his work in providing affordable, high-yield seed varieties and agronomic training to farmers across India. The President of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan Award in 2001 for his distinguished service in the field of trade and economic activity. He died on 24 July 2017 in Mumbai at the age of 86.