BRICS Agriculture Meeting in Indore Focuses on Food Security and Digital Farming
A five-day BRICS agriculture meeting commenced in Indore, India, focusing on critical issues such as food security, climate-friendly smart agriculture, and digital farming. The conference, held under India's BRICS chairmanship, involves discussions by the Agriculture Working Group until June 11, 2026. India's Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Secretary, Atish Chandra, led the inaugural session. The meeting aims to address global agricultural challenges and includes participation from 11 major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. The agenda covers topics like farmer welfare, nutrition, international agricultural trade, supply chains, research, knowledge exchange, artificial intelligence, and robotics. The BRICS Agriculture Ministers are scheduled to meet on June 12 and 13 to finalize a strategic roadmap. 
