Russia’s Minister of Agriculture, Oksana Lut, and the Secretary of Trade and International Relations at Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Luis Rua, held a working meeting at the Russian Ministry of Agriculture to discuss strategic areas of collaboration in the agro-industrial sector.
In 2026 Russian exports of fish and wheat gluten have increased, and there is significant potential to expand sales of dairy, meat and other products, according to information on the official
website of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.
Oksana Lut emphasised that the development of this partnership will contribute to various fields, such as food security and social welfare.
“I am confident that the development of our partnership in the agricultural sector will make a significant contribution to ensuring food security in our countries, improving the well-being of our citizens and strengthening bilateral scientific ties,” the Russian official stated.
Trade between the two countries is showing sustained growth. Last year, Russia became Brazil’s leading supplier of fertilisers, with an 11 per cent increase in exports.
Looking to the future, both nations are committed to cooperation in plant breeding and seed production, seeking to develop high-yield crops that are resistant to pests and adverse weather conditions.
Furthermore, Russia expressed its interest in promoting internships for specialists, strengthening links between scientific and agricultural education institutions, and exchanging experiences in agrochemical and soil studies, as well as in livestock and poultry farming.
Similarly, other BRICS and partner countries are increasing investment in agro-industrial projects at an international level, with an emphasis on economic development and food security.
Between January and April 2026, trade in agricultural products between Russia and Egypt grew by more than 15 per cent, consolidating Egypt’s position as a key partner for Russia in the agricultural sector. Currently, Russia exports cereals, pulses and oilseeds to Egypt and is seeking to expand shipments of mineral fertilisers, whilst Egypt supplies fruit, vegetables and berries. Russian Minister Oksana Lut highlighted the potential to further expand this strategic partnership, according to the
website of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.
In this regard, according to the
South African Government News Agency, the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture (South Africa) has allocated more than US$35.2 million to provide tools that improve labour efficiency, agricultural productivity and value addition at the household level. The initiative has already benefited more than 33,000 households during the 2025/26 financial year, and for the 2026/27 period, plans are in place to expand this support to 35,000 families.
For its part, Belarus has established itself among the world’s top ten agro-industrial exporters, thanks to a sector that accounts for 7 per cent of its GDP and receives over 16 per cent of the country’s fixed capital investment.
With full food self-sufficiency, the country is expanding its sales to more than 117 international destinations, with exports of food and agricultural raw materials reaching 24.4 per cent of the national total last year, according to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food, Aleksander Yakovchits, as reported by
BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS.
Kazakhstan has patented new varieties of oats, wheat and millet, along with agricultural technological solutions, developed by a specialised scientific and production centre to increase crop resilience and agricultural efficiency in arid climatic conditions. These advances are intended to benefit farmers in particular in the high-risk areas of the north and north-west of the country, according to
Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture.