Lahari Shetty

Agricultural Entomologist and R&D professional with strong field-level and laboratory experience in the development and commercialization of crop protection solutions. Proven expertise in value plot demonstrations, protocol-driven trials, grower engagement and cross functional collaboration to support product positioning and launch readiness. Demonstrates a growing and focused interest in Regulatory Affairs and regulatory compliance in agrochemicals, covering documentation, data compilation and dossier preparation, including 9(3) and 9(4) regulatory applications.

Currently pursuing "Executive Diploma in Agrochemical Regulatory Affair" with Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, New Delhi.

Research and Development Officer- Crop Protection Division - BASF India Ltd. - Doddaballapur, Karnataka

(2024-06)

Commercialization & New Product Enablement and Field Trial Execution

• Executed Value Plot Demonstrations (VPDs) and prelaunch technical evaluations for fungicides and insecticides across grapes, chilli, tomato, cucumber, maize, and cabbage.
• Developed crop-segment specific insights on grower practices, pest pressure, yield expectations, and product value drivers.
• Collaborated with sales and crop development teams to support market introduction, product launch activities, and stakeholder exposure.
• Designed and executed RBD and LPT trials to determine efficacy, phytotoxicity, and product positioning.
• Led critical disease and pest management trials like powdery mildew in grapes and cucurbits, oomycetes in tomato and Tuta absoluta & thrips complex in tomato/chilli
• Timely preparation and submission of field performance reports, LPD summaries, and data analysis using Excel.
• Presented trial outcome insights to regional leadership and cross-functional teams

Young Professional-I: Crop Improvement Division - Central Plantation Crops Research Institute - Kasaragod

(2024-02 - 2024-06)

• Conducted biochemical profiling and fruit component analysis of tender coconut, neera, and toddy for product development and value proposition.
• Assisted in genomic improvement research programs and technology validation.

M.Sc. (Agri.) - Agricultural Entomology - KSNUAHS, Shivamogga (2021-01 - 2023-12)

B.Sc. - Agriculture - University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (2017-01 - 2021-12)