To build a millet-powered global food ecosystem that replaces climate-intensive crops with sustainable, nutrient-rich, and farmer-friendly alternatives.
Why the world needs a millet-powered food ecosystem
52% of soils worldwide are degraded due to chemicals and unsustainable farming.
Sugarcane consumes ~28,000 litres of water per kg of sugar — devastating ecosystems.
Global food systems over-rely on sugarcane, rice, wheat & corn, hurting health & farmers.
The climate-smart supergrain powering the next generation of food solutions
Millet-based sweeteners with 10x less water use, no chemicals, diabetic-friendly, and loaded with nutrients.
Developing millet-based starches, flours, and protein ingredients for food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharma industries.
Strengthening the livelihoods of smallholder farmers with higher profitability and climate resilience.
Millets are naturally low-GI, antioxidant-rich, and packed with essential nutrients — the future of healthy eating.
We begin by harvesting nutrient-rich millet stalks — grown with minimal water and no harmful chemicals.
The stalks are pressed to extract natural juice, preserving nutrients while reducing processing waste.
Natural enzymes break down starch into healthy, low-GI sugars — clean, efficient, and eco-friendly.
Impurities are gently removed, leaving behind pure, nutrient-rich syrup without chemicals.
The result: a sustainable, diabetic-friendly sugar alternative packed with antioxidants.
Our triple bottom line: Planet 🌍, People 👩‍🌾, Profit 💰
Protecting soil, water, and biodiversity by promoting climate-smart millet farming.
Empowering farmers with fair income & delivering healthier food to consumers.
Capturing the global sugar & functional food market with sustainable millet solutions.
The supergrain for health, sustainability, and farmer resilience.
Aspect | Sugarcane | Millets |
---|---|---|
Water Use | ~28,000 L/kg sugar | ~2,800 L/kg (10x less) |
Chemicals | High pesticide & fertilizer use | Grows chemical-free |
Nutrients | Mostly empty calories | Rich in fiber, iron, calcium, antioxidants |
Climate Impact | Soil depletion & water stress | Soil regeneration & resilient farming |
We are working closely with farmers to create awareness about millet cultivation, highlighting its benefits such as better ROI, soil enrichment, and climate resilience.
At the same time, we are building future market linkages and offering buy-back assurance, so farmers feel secure and motivated to shift toward sustainable crops.
Unlocking growth in the $100+ billion global sugar market with expansion potential across industries.
Our journey, our vision, and the people behind it.
It all began with a simple but painful conversation — a mother worried about her 7-year-old child’s sugar addiction, rising obesity, and health risks. At the same time, farmers around us were struggling with low returns from input-heavy crops like rice and sugarcane, while soils were degrading under the burden of fertilisers, pesticides, and water-intensive agriculture.
We saw a bigger pattern:
People were losing health to sugar-driven lifestyles.
Farmers were losing hope to unsustainable crops and poor profits.
The Planet was losing resilience to degraded soils, over-extraction of water, and high agricultural emissions.
That’s when the vision was born — not just to create an alternative to sugar, but to build a millet-powered solution that addresses all three challenges together.
For people: healthier, nutritious, low-GI millet-based sugars and foods, packed with antioxidants, calcium, and iron.
For farmers: low-input, climate-resilient crops with multiplied ROI and fair profits.
For the planet: less water, less fertiliser, fewer emissions, and regenerated soils.
What started as a mother’s concern has grown into a global mission: to redefine food with millets as the foundation — from sugar alternatives to starches, proteins, and beyond.
Founder
Our founder, Srikanth Vadikicharla, is a biochemist from the University of Hyderabad with deep expertise in enzyme engineering, biocatalysis, and enzyme kinetics. A recipient of the prestigious DBT Fellowship in 2023, Srikanth began his career as a Junior Research Scientist, honing his skills in life sciences and innovation.
Driven by the urgent need to tackle health, climate, and farmer livelihood challenges, he transformed his scientific expertise into sustainable food innovations. This vision led to the creation of ReFarmSoil, a global food startup pioneering millet-based sugar alternatives, starches, and proteins.
With a blend of scientific rigor and entrepreneurial spirit, Srikanth is redefining the future of food — creating solutions that benefit People, Planet, and Profit.
Founder & COO
Our Co-Founder & COO Nishanth vadikicharla, our co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, comes from a mechanical engineering background with expertise in CAD/CAM. Well-versed in machinery and industrial operations, he works closely with engineers to lead the day-to-day operations at ReFarmSoil. His technical knowledge and operational experience make him the perfect fit to drive efficiency and scale in our startup.
Proud milestones that define our journey
Award from government of telangana For best innovative food/agriculture tech startup by honourable Minister of IT Sridhar babu garu.
Global sustainable development goals championship award by echo change in partner with United nations for the best sustainable solutions through millets for addressing sdg 2 zero hunger, sdg 3 good health andwell being drive and sdg 13. Climate Action.
Honored to be invited as a guest at the Economic Times Soonicorn Summit — recognized among the impact-driven food startups in India that are on the path to becoming unicorns.
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