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Indore to Host BRICS Agriculture Meeting

Published on 11 Jun 2026

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Indore to Host BRICS Agriculture Meeting
  • Indore will host a five-day BRICS Agriculture Meeting under India’s presidency starting June 9, 2026. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that it includes a three-day Agriculture Working Group meeting (June 9-11) followed by a two-day BRICS Agriculture Ministers Meeting (June 12-13).
  • Key discussions will focus on food security, farmer welfare, nutrition, climate-resilient agriculture, smart farming, digital agriculture, AI, robotics, and international trade. BRICS nations represent nearly half the world’s population, 42% of agricultural land, and over 42% of global production. The meeting is expected to yield a joint declaration on sustainable agriculture, innovation, and support for smallholder farmers.
Source: SarkariPariksha