Action research & drought resilience
Led the SEARCH Drought Working Group in southern Tamil Nadu, combining participatory research with a civil-society action plan for agriculture, natural resources, and rural livelihoods.
India · Global agribusiness partnerships
Mr. Devasagayam. India agribusiness for global partnership.
An India-based agribusiness advisor helping international buyers, investors, and agri-enterprises build trusted projects, responsible value chains, and export-ready partnerships.
30+years across agriculture and rural development
100+Farmer Producer Organisations engaged
≈50,000farmers represented through FPOs
International buyers✦Impact investors✦Agri-enterprises✦Processors & brands✦Development partners
Who is Mr. Devasagayam?
An India agribusiness advisor connecting farmers, enterprise, and global markets.
Mr. Devasagayam is a senior agribusiness and social development professional with more than 40 years of development leadership and a 30+ year agricultural pathway across action research, sustainable agriculture, FPO development, rural livelihoods, social enterprise, inclusive value chains, processing, and market development.
Based in India, he works with buyers, investors, processors, brands, and development partners seeking credible local execution and inclusive, climate-resilient growth.
Documented agricultural milestones
Thirty years of learning—built into one partnership approach.
His work has progressed from field research to sustainable farming, farmer institutions, and market-based social enterprise. Each stage now informs how he designs practical, farmer-centred partnerships.
Organic & sustainable farming
As Programme Head for VIC, coordinated partner-led organic farming initiatives that began in drought-affected regions and expanded into northern Tamil Nadu.
Farmer collectives & FPOs
Strengthened governance, leadership, production, quality, business capacity, and market orientation across Farmer Clubs and Farmer Producer Organisations in South India.
Social enterprise & inclusive value chains
Developed enterprise-oriented models that connect farmer and tribal livelihoods with value addition, viable markets, living income, and measurable social impact.
100+FPOs
≈50,000Farmers represented
75+Civil society organisations
Experience spanning farmer leadership, governance, aggregation, quality, value addition, finance, institutional sustainability, and reliable market access.
Spice value chains · IndiaMeet in Germany · Fi Europe 2026
From India's spice-growing communities to collaboration in Frankfurt.
Mr. Devasagayam will represent Medobal Green, an India-based green startup, at Fi Europe 2026 in Germany.
Meet him to explore partnerships in sustainable spices, traceable sourcing, farmer-linked supply chains, processing, value addition, and climate-resilient agribusiness.
Dates17–19 November 2026VenueMesse FrankfurtLocationFrankfurt, Germany
India opportunity desk
For global partners ready to build—not simply buy.
The strongest export relationships begin with the right production system, trusted local execution, and value shared across the chain.
01For international buyers
Strategic sourcing
Build reliable, farmer-linked sourcing programmes for Indian agricultural products with attention to quality, traceability, and long-term supply relationships.
Discuss this opportunity02For investors & agri-enterprises
India project development
Shape investable agriculture projects—from opportunity assessment and local partnerships to pilot design and scalable operating models.
Discuss this opportunity03For processors & brands
Processing & value addition
Move value closer to farming communities through processing strategy, certification pathways, product development, and market alignment.
Discuss this opportunityFrom ambition to execution
A practical India-side partnership model.
Every engagement begins with commercial intent and works backward to the farmer, the production system, the processing requirement, and the pathway to market.
Discover
Buyer, investor, product, and market requirements
↘Design
Project model, farmer network, processing, and compliance
↘Pilot
Field execution, quality validation, and partner alignment
↘Scale
Commercial growth, certification, and export linkages
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Partnership meeting · IndiaInternational track record
The Pragati Project
A 2023–June 2026 initiative integrating living income, responsible production, inclusion, and stronger farmer livelihoods.
Mr. Devasagayam led and coordinated the Pragati spice value-chain initiative, developed by Job Booster India with Woord en Daad and Nedspice in the Netherlands and Fuchs in Germany. Work with selected FPOs also involved collaboration with NABARD and the State Horticulture Department.
Woord en DaadThe NetherlandsNedspiceThe NetherlandsFuchsGermanyJob Booster IndiaIndia
Living incomeWomen’s economic empowermentYouth participation & lease landGender equality & inclusionZero child labourClimate-resilient agricultureStronger FPOs & market linkages
The India-side strategic partner
Field credibility. Commercial perspective. Inclusive growth.
Mr. Devasagayam brings more than four decades of development and institutional leadership, including a 30+ year pathway across sustainable agriculture, FPO development, rural livelihoods, social enterprise, value chains, processing, certification, and market development.
He currently serves as Advisor to Medobal Green, an India-based green startup, alongside advisory engagements with ARREDS Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Green Source India. His work focuses on scalable, inclusive, and climate-resilient business models.
His career includes programme leadership with Job Booster Social India, AREDS, ActionAid, and Voice of Dalit International, together with more than 30 evaluations and research assignments across India.
International development trainingUniversity of Antwerp · BelgiumParticipatory planning, management & evaluation of sustainable development
DevasagayamAgribusiness · Rural development · Market linkage
01Sustainable agriculture
02Farmer Producer Organisations
03Climate-smart production
04Processing & value addition
05Responsible supply chains
06Certification & global markets
Responsible growth credentials
The governance behind a dependable supply chain.
International partnerships require more than product quality. They need transparent systems, capable institutions, responsible working practices, and evidence that supports confident decisions.
Responsible sourcing systems
Experience in labour welfare, gender inclusion, workplace dignity, social protection, and institutional safeguards that strengthen responsible supply chains.
Programme leadership
Leadership experience across Job Booster Social India, AREDS, ActionAid, and Voice of Dalit International—connecting field realities with accountable execution.
Evidence-led decisions
More than 30 evaluations and research assignments across India, supporting project design, monitoring, risk identification, and continuous improvement.
Execution, not abstraction
Where strategy meets the field.
Workshops, farmer institutions, facilities, and processing systems: the work is grounded in the places where quality and value are created.
Quick answers for global partners
Frequently asked questions.
Clear answers about Mr. Devasagayam's background, agribusiness capabilities, international buyer support, and Germany meetings.
01Who is Mr. Devasagayam?+
Mr. Devasagayam is an India-based agribusiness and social development advisor with more than 40 years of development leadership and a documented 30+ year pathway across action research, sustainable agriculture, Farmer Producer Organisation development, rural livelihoods, social enterprise, value chains, and market development.
02How can Mr. Devasagayam support international buyers?+
He helps international buyers assess sourcing opportunities in India, develop farmer-linked and responsible supply chains, align quality and traceability requirements, plan processing and value addition, and build long-term local partnerships.
03What agricultural sectors and capabilities does he work with?+
His work covers sustainable and climate-smart agriculture, FPO development, spice value chains, rural processing, certification pathways, responsible sourcing, market development, and international market linkages.
04What scale of farmer and institutional experience does he bring?+
He has worked with more than 100 Farmer Producer Organisations representing nearly 50,000 farmers, together with more than 75 civil society organisations involved in rural development interventions.
05What was Mr. Devasagayam's role in the Pragati Project?+
From 2023 to June 2026, he led and coordinated the Pragati spice value-chain initiative developed by Job Booster India with Woord en Daad and Nedspice in the Netherlands and Fuchs in Germany. Its integrated goals included living income, women’s economic empowerment, youth participation, gender inclusion, zero child labour, climate resilience, stronger farmer institutions, and market linkages.
06Can companies meet Mr. Devasagayam in Germany?+
Mr. Devasagayam plans to represent Medobal Green at Fi Europe 2026, held at Messe Frankfurt from 17 to 19 November 2026. Companies can request a collaboration meeting through WhatsApp or email.
International enquiry desk
Bring the ambition.
Build the India pathway.
Share your product, investment thesis, target market, or project idea. Mr. Devasagayam can help assess the opportunity and define a practical route forward.