All stories by Surinder Sud
Why Are Milk Prices So High?
Rediff.com29 Mar 2023It would not be surprising if India, the world's largest producer of milk, has to resort to imports to meet the elevated summer demand, states Surinder Sud.
How quinoa became the world's fave superfood
Rediff.com27 Oct 2020Quinoa is said to play a role in the treatment of as many as 20-odd ailments, including liver problems, angina, notes Surinder Sud.
Why nutri-cereals are good for you
Rediff.com18 May 2018Cereals like millets can help alleviate malnutrition and improve public health, reports Surinder Sud.
Giving women in farming and fisheries their due
Rediff.com21 Nov 2017Women's share of work in these industries is over 50 per cent, yet they are paid much less than their male counterparts.
Heard the buzz about stingless bees?
Rediff.com26 Sep 2017It is a grossly underexplored but highly lucrative branch of beekeeping for India.
The trouble with agricultural start-ups
Rediff.com16 Aug 2017Agri-enterprises are finding it hard to expand due to lack of commercial guidance.
Cracking India's coconut puzzle
Rediff.com24 Jul 2017Value addition is one of the chief requirements for coconut to become a commercially lucrative crop. Surinder Sud reports.
Should India stop growing sugarcane?
Rediff.com20 Apr 2017Although the crop devours water, it remains important for India, reports Surinder Sud.
When will you speak on GM crops, Mr Modi?
Rediff.com24 Feb 2015The future of the GM tech in India is still uncertain.
How India can reap the benefits of nanotech
Rediff.com22 Jul 2014Nanotechnology has remarkable applications in a variety of spheres, including agriculture, animal husbandry and natural resources management.