# Saudi Aramco invests in Mitti Labs to boost water-resilient rice farming in Asia

Saudi Aramco's venture arm has backed India-based Mitti Labs, a startup focused on making rice cultivation more water-efficient across Asia. The funding will support technologies that reduce water use and methane emissions in rice paddies. This marks a significant corporate investment in sustainable agriculture for a staple crop that feeds billions.

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- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/05/saudi-aramco-backs-indias-mitti-labs-to-make-asias-rice-farming-more-water-resilient/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000