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India-Brazil Dairy Genomics MoU: Embrapa Partnership

10 December 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALIndia-Brazil DairyGenomics MoU:EmbrapaPartnership10 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India and Brazil agreed on a joint genetic improvement programme for dairy animals, billed as the first across continents.

Key facts

  • Signed at the Embassy of India, Brasília.
  • Brazil: Embrapa (state research body under MAPA), Fazenda Floresta, DNAMark. India: Leads Genetics, B.L. Kamdhenu Farms, Leads Connect Services.
  • Pilot in Uttar Pradesh, the top milk-producing State.

Objectives

  • Build a Cattle and Buffalo Genomics Laboratory in India.
  • Combine Brazilian genetic technology with indigenous Indian breeds.
  • Species: Bos indicus, Bos taurus, Bubalus bubalis.
  • Raise milk yield, fertility and climate resilience.

Infrastructure and significance

  • 10,000-head model dairy farm at Bareilly, a Centre of Excellence, IVF and genomics labs.
  • Data-driven breeding for farmers and a circular dairy economy.

Exam angle

  • Brazilian partner Embrapa; farm at Bareilly.

Test yourself

1. Where was the India-Brazil dairy genomics MoU signed?

The notes say it was signed at the Embassy of India in Brasília.

2. Which Indian State will see the initial implementation of the India-Brazil cattle genomics programme?

The first rollout is in Uttar Pradesh, the largest milk-producing State.

3. The India-Brazil dairy genomics MoU marks the first private partnership in India of which Brazilian body?

The notes call it Embrapa's first private partnership in India.

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