Context: India’s BRICS Presidency culminated in the adoption of the BRICS Indore Declaration during the Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting held in Indore in June 2026.
About The BRICS Indore Declaration:
What is it?
- The BRICS Indore Declaration is a unanimous joint agricultural charter adopted by BRICS member countries during the 2026 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- It serves as a farmer-centric framework for strengthening cooperation on food security, sustainable agriculture, agricultural trade, innovation, and climate resilience.
Aim:
- To promote food security, sustainable agriculture, and farmer welfare through deeper cooperation among BRICS nations.
- To strengthen innovation, digital agriculture, climate-resilient farming, and agricultural trade while keeping farmers at the center of policy-making.
Key Features of the Declaration:
- BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agro-Ecology & Regenerative Agriculture:
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- Establishes a collaborative platform for research, training, and knowledge-sharing on natural, organic, and regenerative farming practices.
- Promotes climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable resource management across BRICS countries.
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- Encourages cooperation in AI, geospatial technologies, digital public infrastructure, and data-driven farming solutions.
- Aims to accelerate technology transfer and improve agricultural productivity through digital innovation.
- Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights in Seed Systems:
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- Focuses on protecting indigenous seeds, traditional knowledge, and farmers’ rights over seed resources.
- Supports biodiversity conservation and strengthens food security amid climate challenges.
- BRICS AgriN (Agro Inputs, Genetic Resources & Information Network):
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- Facilitates exchange of agricultural inputs, genetic resources, best seed varieties, and technical expertise.
- Enhances capacity-building and strengthens cooperation in agricultural research and innovation.
Significance:
- Creates a coordinated BRICS approach toward ensuring adequate, nutritious, and affordable food for growing populations.
- Promotes regenerative farming, sustainable land management, and climate adaptation strategies to address climate change impacts.
