**Executive Summary**
The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting, held on 12–13 June 2026 in Indore, India, concluded with the unanimous adoption of a Joint Declaration focused on sustainable, farmer-centric food systems. The meeting established four major new frameworks, including networks for digital agriculture and regenerative farming, to address global food security and climate resilience. Key outcomes include the transformation of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform into a "Knowledge-to-Action Hub" and the launch of a global forum for farmers' seed rights.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**New Institutional Networks and Frameworks**
* **Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture:** Establishment of the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence to promote climate-resilient and natural farming practices, initially coordinated by ICAR-IIFSR, India.
* **Digital Agriculture:** Launch of a BRICS network to foster cooperation in AI, geospatial technologies, and digital public infrastructure, with initial coordination by IIT Delhi.
* **Farmers' Rights:** Launch of the Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights in Seed Systems to protect traditional knowledge and seed heritage, coordinated by India's PPV&FRA.
* **BRICS AGRIN:** Creation of the Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources and Information Network to facilitate technical cooperation and information exchange on agricultural inputs.
**Enhancement of Existing Initiatives**
* **Agricultural Research:** The BRICS Agricultural Research Platform (BARP) will be transformed into a “Knowledge-to-Action Hub” to translate research into scalable solutions for farmers.
* **Trade and Exchange:** Reaffirmed commitment to a transparent multilateral trading system, supported by a Special Dialogue on the operational aspects of the BRICS Grain Exchange.
**Strategic Priorities and Cooperation**
* **Inclusive Development:** Emphasis on a "farmer-centric" approach, specifically targeting smallholders, women, and youth to improve their access to markets, finance, and technology.
* **Thematic Cooperation:** Agreement to strengthen ties in biodiversity conservation, food loss reduction, fisheries, and livestock development.
* **South-South Cooperation:** Commitment to promoting technical exchanges and agricultural skill development among developing nations.
**Impact Analysis**
**BRICS Member Countries**
**Impact**
Member nations gain a structured platform for multilateral trade and technology sharing, specifically regarding grain exchange and digital infrastructure.
**Action Required**
Countries must align national agricultural policies with the Joint Declaration and participate in the established information-sharing frameworks (e.g., BRICS AGRIN).
**Smallholder Farmers, Women, and Youth**
**Impact**
These groups are recognized as pivotal to global food security, with new protections for their traditional seed rights and increased focus on their inclusion in financial and technological systems.
**Action Required**
Stakeholders should engage with the "Knowledge-to-Action Hub" and new digital applications designed to bridge the gap between innovation and practical farming.
**Research and Academic Institutions (e.g., ICAR-IIFSR and IIT Delhi)**
**Impact**
Indian institutions will take a leadership role in international coordination, driving collaborative research and capacity building across the BRICS bloc.
**Action Required**
ICAR-IIFSR and IIT Delhi must initiate coordination for their respective networks on natural farming and digital agriculture to facilitate the exchange of best practices.
Key Entities Referenced
BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Joint Declaration: The central policy document adopted by member countries to establish a shared vision for food security, sustainable agricultural practices, and inclusive rural development.
BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture: A major outcome focused on promoting sustainable, natural, and climate-resilient farming practices, initially coordinated by the ICAR–Indian Institute of Farming System Research.
Network on Digital Agriculture among BRICS countries: A technology-driven initiative established to foster cooperation in AI, geospatial technologies, and digital public infrastructure for agricultural solutions.
Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights in Seed Systems: An initiative launched to protect and promote farmers' rights while recognizing traditional knowledge and seed heritage.
BRICS AGRIN (Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources and Information Network) Framework: A framework designed to strengthen collaboration and technical cooperation in seeds, agricultural inputs, and genetic resources among member nations.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Under India’s Chairship, 16th BRICS Agriculture
Ministers’ Meeting Concludes in Indore, Madhya
Pradesh
प्रव तथ: 13 JUN 2026 7:24PM by PIB Delhi
The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting was successfully convened on 12–13 June 2026 in Indore,
Madhya Pradesh, India, under the Presidency of India.
Through many meetings over the past about three months, the BRICS Agriculture Working Group
extensively discussed four priorities:
Priority 1: Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihoods
Priority 2: Agriculture Trade and Cooperation
Priority 3: Regenerative Farming, Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture
Priority 4: Strengthening Partnership for Innovation and Investments for making the Agriculture and
Food System future-ready
The meeting concluded with unanimous adoption of the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Joint Declaration,
reflecting the collective vision, shared commitments, and consensus achieved through extensive
consultations among member countries. (link:https://d2jiw2zrmmyqt8.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/
2026/06/13131357/agriculture-doc.pdf)
The Joint Declaration places special emphasis on farmer-centric approaches, recognizing the pivotal role
of farmers, emphasising smallholder farmers in ensuring global food security, promoting sustainable
agricultural practices, and fostering inclusive rural development, while reflecting a shared vision among
BRICS member countries to strengthen resilience in agriculture and food systems through innovation,
sustainability, and equity. To take their collective resolve forward the Ministers agreed to take following
four major outcomes forward:
The first major highlight of the declaration is the agreement to establish the BRICS Network of Centres
of Excellence on Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture, with initial coordination by ICAR–Indian
Institute of Farming System Research (IIFSR), Modipuram, India. This initiative will promote sustainable,
natural, and climate-resilient farming practices. The ICAR-IIFSR will serve as the Centre of Excellence
on Natural Farming in India, driving collaborative research, capacity building, and the exchange of best
practices across member countries.
Second, in a significant step towards technology-driven agriculture, members also agreed to establish
a Network on Digital Agriculture among BRICS countries. This platform will foster cooperation in
artificial intelligence, geospatial technologies, digital public infrastructure, and data-driven agricultural
solutions. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi will lead the initial coordination of the network,
bridging cutting-edge innovation with practical agricultural applications for farmers.The third key outcome is the launch of the Global Forum on Farmers’ Rights in Seed Systems, aimed at
protecting and promoting farmers’ rights while recognizing traditional knowledge, seed heritage, and
farmer contributions. Coordinated initially by India through Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’
Rights Authority (PPV&FRA) in New Delhi, this initiative is expected to enhance global dialogue and
cooperation on these critical issues.
Fourth, Member countries also agreed to establish of BRICS AGRIN (Agro-Inputs, Genetic Resources
and Information Network) Framework to strengthen collaboration in seeds, agricultural inputs, and
genetic resources. This Framework will facilitate information exchange, technical cooperation, capacity
building, and partnerships among BRICS countries.
The member countries' Agriculture Ministers also agreed to further strengthen two existing initiatives.
First, BRICS members agreed to strengthen the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform (BARP) and
transform it into a dynamic “Knowledge-to-Action Hub,” ensuring that research outputs are effectively
translated into practical, scalable solutions for farmers.
Second, in the domain of agricultural trade, BRICS countries reaffirmed their commitment to a fair,
equitable, inclusive, and transparent multilateral trading system. The Special Dialogue on the BRICS
Grain Exchange, hosted by India, provided important momentum to discussions and helped build a
shared understanding of its operational aspects.
Member countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation across key areas such as climate-resilient and
regenerative agriculture, biodiversity conservation, food security, and innovation, alongside fisheries and
livestock development, to build sustainable and future-ready agricultural systems. They also reached key
understandings to integrate outcomes of technical dialogues on food loss reduction, livestock
technologies, and aquaculture into future programmes to enhance efficiency, nutrition security, and farmer
incomes.
BRICS members reaffirmed their commitment to South-South cooperation by promoting technical
exchange, capacity building, and agricultural skill development, reinforcing its collective role in
supporting food security and sustainable agriculture in developing nations.
A Ministerial Dialogue titled “Small Farmers, Women and Youth: Shaping the Future of Food
Security” was also held, highlighting the critical role of smallholders, women, and youth in building
inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems. Delegates emphasized the need to improve access to
markets, finance, technology, and capacity building for these groups.
The meeting further provided opportunities for bilateral engagements among participating countries,
facilitating constructive dialogue on market access, cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest.
The Joint Declaration stands as a testament to the collective will and shared responsibility of BRICS
nations to build resilient food systems, empower farmers, and ensure a sustainable and prosperous future
for all.
The meeting brought together Agriculture Ministers, Vice/Deputy Ministers, senior officials, and
representatives from BRICS member countries, with participation from approximately 100 delegates.
Marking a significant milestone, this was the first BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting to bring together
both Member Countries and Partner Countries. Besides participating in the Ministerial Dialogue and a
series of bilateral engagements, delegates joined a tree plantation ceremony at Meghdoot Garden in
Indore, reflecting the collective resolve of BRICS nations to promote sustainability, climate resilience, and
intergenerational responsibility.In a symbolic gesture reflecting shared commitment to environmental sustainability, delegates participated
in a tree plantation initiative (“BRICS Vatika”), underscoring collective responsibility toward climate
action and ecological preservation.
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