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Indian American scientist inducted into Global Agriculture Council
His role will involve engaging with key stakeholders and advocating policies aimed at transforming farming systems for a food- and nutrition-secure world.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 03, Dec 2025
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Shibu Jose / showme.missouri.edu
Indian American agroforestry scientist Shibu Jose has been appointed a member of the Global Council of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF).
The Netherlands-based Forum describes its mission as fostering “boundless innovation, dynamic growth, unparalleled productivity and unwavering sustainability” in global agriculture.
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Its agenda includes strengthening trade and cooperation among regional and global bodies, equipping farmers with advanced skills and technology, and promoting high-tech, value-added agricultural solutions to address global challenges.
As a member of the Global Council, Jose, who serves as associate dean of research and director of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, will help shape those priorities.
His role will involve engaging with key stakeholders and advocating policies aimed at transforming farming systems for a food- and nutrition-secure world. WAF said council members guide strategic direction and initiatives tied to farming, trade and agribusiness.
Jose currently serves as associate dean for research in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and directs the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. He previously led the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri.
His earlier appointments include serving as the H.E. Garrett Endowed Chair Professor and director of the Center for Agroforestry at the University of Missouri (2009–2017) and as professor of forest ecology at the University of Florida (1998–2009).
Jose has secured $56 million in research funding, authored or edited 11 books, published 250 research articles and delivered more than 320 presentations, including 70 invited international talks. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with agronomists, plant breeders, soil scientists, animal scientists, natural-resource experts and socio-economists.
He has supervised 15 doctoral scholars, 36 master's students, 11 postdoctoral scientists and 21 visiting scholars. His economic development projects have resulted in invention disclosures, one licensed patent, one licensed trademark and two start-up companies.
A fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Society of American Foresters, Jose has received several honors, including the Barrington Moore Memorial Award from the Society of American Foresters and the Scientific Achievement Award from the International Union of Forest Research Organizations. He served as editor-in-chief of Agroforestry Systems from 2008 to 2022.
Jose earned his bachelor’s degree from Kerala Agricultural University in India and his master’s and doctoral degrees from Purdue University.
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