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Posted: December 5, 2025
Kellanova has partnered with Varaha to introduce regenerative agriculture practices across 12,500 acres of corn farms in India. The initiative aims to improve soil health, increase yields and reduce nearly 100,000 tons of supply chain emissions while supporting thousands of smallholder farmers.
Kellanova has announced a new regenerative agriculture partnership with Varaha to help reduce emissions from its supply chain. The agreement will support sustainable farming practices across 12,500 acres of corn farms in India and is intended to sequester and cut almost 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide from Kellanova’s operations. The companies described the initiative as unique because it focuses on improving practices within the supply chain rather than treating the project as an offset, positioning regenerative agriculture practices as a core driver of climate impact.
The five-year program will help transition 5,000 smallholder farmers in Maharashtra to methods such as improved residue management, increased nitrogen use efficiency, raised-bed planting and cover cropping. These practices are designed to support soil health, reduce fertilizer use and improve yields while helping Kellanova advance its Science Based Targets initiative verified goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The company also has a short-term commitment to enhance the wellbeing of 250,000 people in its food value chain by 2030, and the new partnership aligns with that ambition.
Kellanova said that consumer expectations for responsibly sourced food continue to influence its sustainability strategy, and the Varaha deal builds on a recent collaboration with Indigo Ag and Walmart to help transition Arkansas rice farmers to regenerative methods. Varaha CEO Madhur Jain said the program combines scientific rigor, digital tools and close farmer engagement to create measurable climate and livelihood outcomes. He added that India is emerging as a key hub for carbon removal efforts, and Kellanova highlighted that this project reinforces India as an important geography in its global sustainability agenda centered on regenerative agriculture practices.
