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BRICS Nations Propose Deeper Information Sharing on Farm Genetic Resources

Brics nations propose deeper information sharing on farm genetic resources
Countries
BrazilChinaEgyptEthiopiaIndiaIndonesiaIranRussiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates
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Economic GrowthInstitutional DevelopmentSustainable Development

Source: Business Standard | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 13:34:49 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS countries have proposed a BRICS Agro-inputs, Genetic Resources and Information Network, or BRICS AGRIN, to strengthen collaboration on seeds, germplasm and agricultural inputs.
  • The proposed network is intended to promote information exchange, capacity building and technical cooperation among BRICS members.
  • A BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agro-ecology and Regenerative Agriculture is proposed to support joint research, knowledge exchange and capacity building.
  • A BRICS Network on Digital Agriculture is proposed to focus on artificial intelligence, geospatial intelligence, Internet of Things monitoring and advanced data analytics.
  • A Global Forum on Farmers' Rights in Seed Systems is proposed to address traditional knowledge, seed systems and the interface between farmers' rights and plant breeders' rights.
  • The initiatives aim to broaden BRICS agricultural cooperation beyond trade and production toward climate-resilient farming, digital technologies, genetic resources and farmers' rights.
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