State | Country: India
AGSO Agrosoldier is a start-up revolutionizing municipal waste management by converting organic waste into value-added products. Through a unique process powered by Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), they create sustainable food, feed, and fertilizer, forming a complete circular and regenerative system.”
AGSO Agrosoldier offers a holistic approach that collects municipal organic waste using concealed vehicles and converts it into multiple sustainable outputs:
- 🐔 Natural feed for poultry (rich in protein, fat, calcium & micronutrients)
- 🐟 Natural feed for fish & crustaceans (a substitute for fishmeal)
- 🐶 Natural feed for pets (nutrient-dense, calcium-rich, and skin-health supporting)
- 🐖 Natural feed for swine (high palatability & suitable for piglets)
- 🌱 100% organic fertilizer (Frass) (revitalizes soil & supports steady crop growth)
- 🍗 Organic food for humans (free-range chicken, eggs, and organic rice via regenerative farming)
The Problem
India faces intertwined challenges of waste management, rising agricultural input costs, and soil degradation. AGSO Agrosoldier tackles these head-on:
- Organic Waste Underutilization: Millions of tons of food and agricultural waste end up in landfills, creating methane emissions.
- High Feed & Fertilizer Costs: Farmers depend on expensive imports and chemical inputs.
- Soil Degradation: Overuse of chemicals has depleted soil fertility, reducing yields.
- Livelihood Challenges: Farmers and rural communities face rising costs and declining profitability.
By transforming organic waste into sustainable feed and fertilizer, AGSO Agrosoldier reduces pollution, cuts costs, and regenerates ecosystems.
Circular Economy Alignment
AGSO Agrosoldier embodies circular economy principles by using waste as a resource and creating regenerative loops:
- 🔄 Waste to Resource: BSFL naturally processes food scraps and municipal waste into high-value products.
- 🐛 Feed Production: Nutrient-rich larvae provide a sustainable protein alternative to conventional fishmeal and soy.
- 🌱 Organic Fertilizer (Frass): Restores soil fertility, improves crop yields, and replaces chemical fertilizers.
- 🌍 Sustainable Agriculture: Supports regenerative farming by integrating waste management, feed, and fertilizer into one cycle.
- 👨🌾 Support for Smallholder Farmers: Provides affordable, locally sourced alternatives, reducing dependency on costly external inputs.
This closed-loop model of converting waste into food, feed, and fertilizer reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals and fossil-based resources, making farming more sustainable.
Impact
🌍 Environmental Impact
- Diverted large volumes of organic waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions.
- Prevented ~2.7 million kg of CO₂ equivalent emissions in FY 2022-23.
- Reduced pollution while replacing resource-intensive feed and fertilizers.
👨🌾 Agricultural & Social Impact
- Lowered input costs for farmers by providing affordable, nutrient-rich feed and fertilizer.
- Improved soil health, boosting crop productivity and resilience.
- Created employment opportunities in waste collection, processing, and distribution.
💡 Systemic Innovation
- First solution in India to integrate Food–Feed–Fertilizer production from waste.
- Requires no chemicals, no electricity, and no inoculum — fully natural and sustainable.
- Combines Circular Economy + Regenerative Farming into a replicable, scalable model.
AGSO Agrosoldier demonstrates how working with nature can solve multiple interconnected problems — waste management, food security, and farmer livelihoods. By using Black Soldier Fly Larvae to convert organic waste into sustainable food, feed, and fertilizer, it creates a circular and regenerative farming system that reduces emissions, enhances soil health, and empowers smallholder farmers.
This innovative model shows that true sustainability lies in designing systems where nothing is wasted and everything has value.
Contact Information
Founder: Vipin Raj
Company: AGSO Agrosoldier
Address: Karumady, Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha, Kerala, India – 688561
Email: vipin.raj@agrosoldier.com
Phone: +91 94479 21122