Dr. Venkatesh Devanur started career in 1979 in Sandoz India Ltd, founded Som Phytopharma India Ltd in 1993 for manufacturing Tech Grade Pesticides and Agri Life in 2003 for manufacturing BioPesticides, BioFertilizers and BioStimulants. He has JV with Koppert BV of The Netherlands in India to produce Mycorrhiza and Karanjin BioPesticide. He co-founder of BIPA - BioAgri Inputs Producers Association and Vice President of World Néem Organisation.