Saudi Aramco has invested in Mitti Labs, an Indian agritech startup developing water-resilient rice farming solutions. The company plans to expand across Asia while scaling its carbon credits and agricultural data operations.
Mitti Labs uses soil microbiota technology to improve crop resilience and reduce water consumption in rice farming. The investment from Saudi Aramco—a global energy giant diversifying into sustainable agriculture—signals growing interest in climate-adaptive farming practices.
The startup currently operates in India and targets expansion into the Philippines and Indonesia, where rice cultivation faces increasing water stress. Beyond crop technology, Mitti Labs is developing a carbon credits business and agricultural data analytics platform to monetize farming insights.
Asia accounts for roughly 90% of global rice production, making water efficiency critical for food security. The region's rice farms consume significant freshwater resources amid rising climate pressures and competing water demands.
Mitti Labs' approach combines agronomy with data science, positioning it within a broader agritech trend toward precision farming and environmental sustainability in Asia's agricultural sector.
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