surinder sud

agricultural journalist, worked as agriculture and Consulting Editor Business Standard. Studied at Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana. lives in Delhi.

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Business Standard, June 22, 2026

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#Opinion | Rich in protein, vitamins and antioxidants, #spirulina is gaining traction in #India as demand for nutrition supplements rises and cultivation expands across states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, writes @surindersud .

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Business Standard, May 25, 2026

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@the_core_in @AshokAkaybee @govindethiraj Insightful analysis, dear AKB. Shortage of total rainfall doesn't matter much. Distribution over time and space matters more. We don't yet know how severe the El Nino would be. So, it's too early to create a scare.
Best wishes.
Surinder Sud

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#Opinion | Women make up over 40% of #India’s agricultural workforce and perform nearly 80% of farm tasks, yet face gaps in land ownership, wages and access to resources; #UN names 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer, writes @surindersud.

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Business Standard, April 27, 2025

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#Opinion | Indian agriculture is gradually shifting towards higher-value allied sectors such as horticulture, livestock and fisheries, which are growing faster than crop farming. Horticulture output has exceeded foodgrain production, while milk has become the largest food commodity by volume and value, writes @surindersud

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#Opinion | Indian agriculture is gradually shifting towards higher-value allied sectors such as horticulture, livestock and fisheries, which are growing faster than crop farming. Horticulture output has exceeded foodgrain production, while milk has become the largest food commodity by volume and value, writes @surindersud

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Business Standard, March 16, 2026

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Business Standard, March 16, 2026

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#Opinion | High-yielding crops ended hunger, but often at a nutritional cost. New research shows modern grains lag traditional varieties, reviving the case for biofortification.

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#Nutrition #GreenRevolution #Crops #Agriculture #BSOpinion
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Write-up in Business Standard on decline in nutrition of modern staple grains

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Business Standard, January 19, 2026

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#Opinion | Underutilised fruits and vegetables such as aonla, bael, jamun, moringa, and amaranth are nutrient-dense and climate-resilient. The Naas paper highlights their potential to improve nutrition, support rural livelihoods, and ensure sustainable food production, writes @surindersud

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Business Standard, January 19, 2026