BRICS and the Balance of Power in Global Food and Agricultural Markets
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
9-11am CT Via Zoom
As the BRICS alliance continued to expand and strengthen its economic and geopolitical influence, its members played an increasingly important role in shaping the future of global food and agriculture. Together, BRICS countries accounted for a significant share of the world’s agricultural production, commodity exports, population, and natural resources, giving the bloc growing influence over global trade, investment, food security, and supply chain resilience.
The Forum explored how evolving BRICS cooperation was reshaping agricultural markets through changing trade relationships, strategic investments, emerging policy frameworks, and new approaches to market access and international standards. Participants examined the strategic interests driving the alliance, the potential for new commodity partnerships and financial institutions, and the implications for competitiveness across the global food and agricultural value chain.
As agriculture became more closely tied to geopolitics, national security, and economic development, understanding the trajectory of BRICS became increasingly important. This forward-looking discussion considered what the shifting balance of global power meant for agricultural trade, investment, and innovation in the years ahead.
Carlos Mera, Head of Agri Commodities Markets, Rabobank
Tyler McCann, Managing Director, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
William I. Tierney, Jr. PhD, Chief Economist, AgResource Company
