Texas A & M University has announced (10 Jun 2013) that Neville Clarke, former chair of the board of trustees of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) (1995–2001), has been honoured with an award for his nearly four decades of exemplary service to international agricultural and rural development, helping to reduce world poverty and food insecurity.

‘Dr. Neville Clarke received the 2013 Special Service Award from the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development recently at the Future Leader’s Forum in Washington, D.C.

‘Clarke, special assistant for program development for the vice chancellor of agriculture at Texas A&M University, was recognized for his “outstanding contributions towards poverty alleviation and food security in the developing countries” and for his commitment to the association’s mission.

‘The citation noted that since 1954, “Clarke has served our country in several capacities both in uniform and in the civil society.” It was upon his…