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Who was the institute that recognised M. S. Swaminathan as one of the highest honours in agriculture?

International Rice Research Institute
United Nations
World Food Prize
National Agricultural Research Institute

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The World Food Prize is an international award that recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of agriculture. M. S. Swaminathan was awarded the World Food Prize in 1988 for his work in developing high-yielding varieties of rice and other crops. Swaminathan's work has helped to improve food security and nutrition for millions of people around the world.