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Mitti Labs: Supporting Climate Smart Rice Farming Across India

Unlocking methane reduction from Rice projects

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Project Overview

Developed by

#1,500

Graduate-level jobs created in local communities

#30,000

Farmers onboarded in the last 12 months

#20

% Farmer income boost through carbon credit revenue share

Rice is responsible for 10% of global methane emissions, and in Southeast Asia, one the world’s major rice bowls, rice cultivation accounts for as much as 25-33% of the region’s methane emissions. Rice cultivation is the third highest source of GHG emissions in Indian agriculture after enteric fermentation and fertilizer use. Rice is grown in flooded fields, which create the ideal anaerobic conditions for bacteria to thrive on decomposing organic matter (mainly rice straw residue) and release methane. Poor absorption by the rice plant of nitrogen-based fertilizers, often overused by farmers, leads to nitrous oxide emissions. Burning of rice residues and food loss and waste in the value chain add to GHG emissions.

The programme aims adopting climate smart agriculture practices such as Alternate Wetting and Drying water management combined with Direct Seeded Rice to cut methane emissions significantly in India. The programme aims to reach rice farmers country-wide in areas where no such activities are implemented previously.

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What is Regenerative Agriculture?

Regenerative agriculture is a farming method that focuses on restoring and enhancing soil health by using practices like planting diverse crops together and reducing soil disturbance, such as heavy tilling. This approach helps the soil become richer in microbes, which in turn makes it more effective at capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By increasing biodiversity and fostering a healthy ecosystem in the soil, regenerative agriculture not only supports better crop yields but also contributes to long-term carbon storage, making the soil more "hungry" for CO2.

This method is gaining significant support from both scientific communities and major companies. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recognised regenerative agriculture as an important practice for enhancing soil carbon storage and mitigating climate change. Companies like Unilever, Boston Consulting Group, and IBM have invested in regenerative agriculture initiatives, demonstrating strong corporate support for this sustainable farming practice.

Research

Quantifying soil carbon sequestration from regenerative agriculture

Regenerative farming practices increase soil carbon sequestration; combining methods may enhance effects.

Increasing plant diversity and soil carbon sequestration

Regenerative agriculture promotes plant diversity, enhancing soil carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change.

Project Certifications and Claims

Gold Standard

The project is officially listed and validated by Gold Standard under ID 12793.

AI Quality Framework

Senken follows a 500+ datapoint AI Quality Framework to select and onboard project developers. Only 5% of the projects we assess score high enough to make it into customer portfolios.

Socioeconomic Impact

Mitti Labs’ initiative empowers thousands of smallholder rice farmers in India by enabling access to additional income streams from carbon credit sales, while supporting the transition to sustainable methane-reducing practices. Farmers retain the majority of carbon revenue, boosting their earnings by up to 20‑30% and strengthening financial resilience. Through community-based training and agronomic support, the project builds local capacity, creates skilled rural employment, and embeds long-term, climate-adaptive practices at the grassroots level.

Environmental Impact

Mitti Labs’ Climate-Smart Rice project delivers significant environmental benefits by reducing methane emissions from rice paddies through practices like dry seeding and Alternate Wetting and Drying. These methods cut methane output by up to half while conserving water resources and improving soil health. The initiative also reduces air pollution by discouraging post-harvest stubble burning, supports biodiversity in agricultural landscapes, and strengthens the resilience of ecosystems against climate change impacts.

Senken's Take

Mitti Labs’ Climate-Smart Rice project offers a high-impact, science-backed solution for tackling one of agriculture’s most potent climate challenges, methane emissions from rice cultivation. By training and supporting smallholder farmers to adopt proven practices such as dry seeding and Alternate Wetting and Drying, the project cuts methane emissions by up to 50% while saving water and improving soil health. With robust digital monitoring and transparent verification, it delivers measurable, additional climate benefits alongside strong co-benefits for rural communities. For companies seeking credible, nature-based credits with both climate and livelihood impact, this project stands out as a scalable, high-integrity investment in sustainable agriculture.

Backed by Cornell University as scientific partner

The majority of the project’s revenue is directed to farmers