Haryana agriculture Archives

13 Jan

Haryana Leads the Nation in Horticulture, Beekeeping and Protected Farming: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanabeekeeping policy, Haryana agriculture, horticulture development, protected farming

Chandigarh, January 13 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Monday said the state has emerged as a national leader in horticulture, beekeeping and protected cultivation, driven by sustained policy focus and innovation-led farming practices. Addressing a pre-budget consultation meeting related to the Horticulture Department here, the minister said the Haryana government is consistently working to transform the state into a hub of agricultural innovation while ensuring a steady rise in farmers’ income. He reviewed the utilisation of funds allocated to the department in the previous budget and discussed future priorities aimed at strengthening farmer-centric schemes.…

12 Jan

SC Farmers to Get Tractor Subsidy of up to ₹3 Lakh in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, Meri Fasal Mera Byora, Nayab Singh Saini government, SC farmers, tractor subsidy scheme

Chandigarh, January 12: The Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has invited online applications for the Tractor Subsidy Scheme for the year 2025–26 to empower farmers belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. Eligible farmers can apply for the scheme through the department’s portal www.agriharyana.gov.in till January 15. A government spokesperson said that Scheduled Caste farmers registered on the “Meri Fasal Mera Byora (MFMB)” portal and owning agricultural land are eligible to apply for a subsidy of up to ₹3 lakh per unit on tractors with a capacity of 45 horsepower (HP) or more. Land registered in the name of…

10 Jan

Haryana Emerges as a Leading Agricultural State in High-Quality Potato Seed Production: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, high-quality seed potatoes, Potato Expo Karnal, potato seed production, Shyam Singh Rana

Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana attends closing ceremony of Fourth Potato Expo as chief guest; 16 farmers honoured with ‘Aloo Ratna’ and ‘Aloo Samman’ awards Chandigarh, January 10 — Haryana has steadily emerged as a leading agricultural state in the production of high-quality potato seed, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Friday while addressing the closing ceremony of the Fourth Potato Expo organised by the Horticulture Department in Karnal. The two-day expo witnessed enthusiastic participation from progressive farmers, seed producers, scientists, buyers, sellers, and public and private sector companies from Haryana and other states. The primary…

23 Jul

Haryana to Set Up Major Cold Storages in Every District to Boost Horticulture

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanacold storage, farmers’ welfare, fruit processing plant, Har-Hit stores, Haryana agriculture, horticulture policy, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, July 23 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government will construct a large cold storage facility in every district. The initiative aims to prevent spoilage of fruits and vegetables and ensure better market prices for farmers. He instructed officials to expedite the implementation of this plan and warned that delays in fulfilling budgetary promises made during the 2025-26 financial statement would not be tolerated, adding that accountability would be enforced in case of lapses.Rana chaired a meeting of horticulture and associated department officials at his office today. During the session, he…

06 Jul

Haryana Sets Up Grain Market in Gurugram for Natural Farming Produce: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGurugram Grain Market, Haryana agriculture, Natural farming, Shyam Singh Rana, Sub-Tropical Fruit Centre

Chandigarh, July 6 — In a major step to promote natural farming, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has established a grain market in Gurugram dedicated to procuring crops grown through natural farming methods. A lab has also been set up at the market to check the quality of produce, after which a committee will decide the price and purchase the crops directly from farmers.Speaking as the chief guest at the 7th Fruit Festival held at the Sub-Tropical Fruit Centre in Ladwa, the minister said Haryana’s goal is to bring one lakh…

07 May

Haryana Government Pushes for Vertical Horticulture to Boost Farmer Incomes

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanafarmer income, Haryana agriculture, Shyam Singh Rana, vertical horticulture

Chandigarh, May 7 — Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana has directed officials to encourage farmers to adopt "vertical horticulture" to maximize income from shrinking land holdings. He emphasized that vertical gardening can help farmers earn more from limited space, thereby improving agricultural viability.Rana was chairing the second General Body meeting of the Haryana State Horticulture Development Agency under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Agriculture and Horticulture Dr. Raja Sekhar Vundru, Horticulture Director General Ranbir Singh, department head Dr. Arjun Saini, and various agency members.Highlighting…

06 Mar

Haryana Government Committed to Increasing Farmers’ Income and Making Agriculture Profitable: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Diversification, Farmers' Income, Haryana agriculture, Natural farming, Stubble Management

Chandigarh, March 6 – Haryana's Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, stated that the state government is taking significant steps to increase farmers' income and make agriculture a profitable business.Speaking at a private channel’s program, the minister emphasized that natural farming is being promoted, along with efforts to convert barren land into fertile fields. He highlighted that shrimp farming is also being encouraged as part of these initiatives.To boost farmers' earnings, the government is focusing on natural farming, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), agricultural mechanization, and agro-tourism. Plans are in place to provide better support prices for products from…

03 Mar

Farmers Advised to Report Crop Damage via Agricultural Officers or Toll-Free Number: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Insurance, Haryana agriculture, PMFBY

Chandigarh, March 3 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, has urged farmers to report crop damage through the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Haryana Compensation Portal. Reporting Methods for Farmers Farmers registered under PMFBY can report crop losses within 72 hours by contacting their nearest agricultural officer or by calling the toll-free number 14447.Farmers not enrolled in PMFBY must report losses on the Haryana Compensation Portal. However, registration on the ‘Meri Fasal, Mera Byora’ portal is mandatory for access.Minister Rana has appealed to all affected farmers to report their losses within the given…

15 Feb

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches CMVR Certification and Custom Hiring Centre for Farmers

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCMVR certification, Custom Hiring Centre, Haryana agriculture, Krishi Darshan Exhibition

Chandigarh, February 15, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute in Hisar will now issue Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) certification for agricultural tractors. This move will benefit agricultural manufacturers across North India by streamlining the certification process.Additionally, a Custom Hiring Centre has been inaugurated at the institute, allowing small and marginal farmers to rent advanced farming equipment such as rotavators, super seeders, land levelers, ploughs, and trolleys. This initiative aims to improve farm productivity and ease the financial burden on farmers.Krishi Darshan Exhibition 2025Speaking at the Krishi…