A MAN from the Yorkshire Dales has been honoured in recognition of his contribution to agriculture oversees.
In 2016, Dr Dyno Keatinge, from the Wensleydale hamlet of Garriston, retired after eight years as director general of The World Vegetable Center (AVRDC) and has been awarded an MBE in the New Year honours list.
He was recommended for the award by the Foreign Office for his work with the world’s foremost research and development institution for the improvement of vegetables, for services to tropical agriculture and the reduction of both poverty and malnutrition in the developing world.
Under Dr Keatinge’s management, AVRDC’s notable achievements were protecting tomatoes in the tropics from their most devastating virus disease; distributing several million seed packs to disadvantaged farm families worldwide; and improving productivity and reducing pest damage in crops.
He said: “This came as a complete surprise; I have accepted it on behalf of the team who have worked very hard to alleviate poverty and disease."
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