BRICS Agriculture Summit: A Historic Opportunity for Global Agri-Sector
An upcoming BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Indore aims to discuss food security, smart farming, and farmer welfare under India's presidency. A five-day event will include sessions on various topics, concluding with a joint declaration. The meeting is expected to impact the global agricultural sector significantly.
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Under India's presidency, a significant gathering of agriculture ministers from BRICS nations is set to take place in Indore this June. The two-day ministerial meeting will focus on key issues such as food security, smart farming, and global agricultural trade.
Officials will convene from June 9 to 11, ahead of the June 12-13 ministerial talks, to deliberate on pressing challenges and the future direction of agriculture. The sessions will cover a spectrum of topics, including climate-resilient smart agriculture, digital innovations, and supply chain facilitation. A joint declaration is expected to be released upon the consensus of the ministers, reflecting a unified stance on agricultural advancement.
Chouhan expressed optimism about the potential impact of this meeting, highlighting the BRICS countries' substantial role in global agriculture. The timing aligns with Madhya Pradesh's declaration of 2026 as Agriculture Welfare Year, adding further significance to the event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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