Main Directions and Prospects of Cooperation Between Russia and The BRICS Countries in The Agrarian Sphere

The article outlines the main areas of cooperation between the BRICS countries in the fi eld of agricultural development and food security. Based on the analysis of current scientific, methodological and analytical literature, as well as statistical and regulatory information, the work examines the main concepts that reveal the essence and content of agro-food interstate economic cooperation within the BRICS association. The article outlines the role and place of this international association in the system of global economy and interstate relations. It is noted that the BRICS association, integrating about 40 % of the world economy, is the most ambitious and dynamically developing international association with significant global political, economic and geostrategic development prospects. The work also notes that cooperation in the agricultural sector, in the production of basic food products, and in the development of rural areas is of significant importance in the development of relations within the BRICS association. The paper also substantiates the main directions of this interaction, including technology export, digital transformation, project cooperation, ensuring comprehensive security, etc. The article presents a number of recommendations for the creation and development of a food security system for the BRICS countries, ensuring the strategic sustainability of rural areas, and creating conditions and factors for effective international trade in food products between the BRICS countries. The paper also identifies the main problems and contradictions that create difficulties in implementing international economic relations in the agro-food sector within the BRICS association. The article is part of the research and development carried out to ensure the accelerated development of the BRICS economies in modern political and economic conditions.