The BRICS Indore Declaration on Agriculture

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India completed its BRICS Presidency by accepting the BRICS Indore Declaration during the Agriculture Ministers Meeting in June 2026 at Indore.

The BRICS Indore Declaration is a joint agricultural charter agreed upon by BRICS nations during their 2026 meeting in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
It focuses on farmer welfare while improving food security, sustainable farming, agricultural trade, and climate resilience.
The main aim is to boost food security and sustainable farming through closer teamwork among BRICS countries.
It also promotes digital farming, climate-smart agriculture, and fair trade while keeping farmers at the center of all policies.

The declaration sets up the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agro-Ecology & Regenerative Agriculture for research and training in organic farming.
This network promotes sustainable resource management and climate-friendly farming across all member nations.
It creates the BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture to encourage teamwork in AI, geospatial tech, and data-driven farming.
This digital network aims to speed up technology transfer and raise farm productivity through digital tools.
It establishes the Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights in Seed Systems to protect local seeds and traditional farming knowledge.
This forum supports biodiversity protection and food security during severe climate changes.
It introduces the BRICS AgriN network for sharing farming inputs, genetic resources, and technical skills.
This platform improves training and strengthens joint research in agricultural innovation.

It builds a unified approach among BRICS nations to provide safe, nutritious, and cheap food for rising populations.
It encourages regenerative farming, land care, and climate adaptation methods to fight global climate change.