Haryana agriculture Archives

12 Jun

Haryana Set to Become National Hub for Certified Seed Potato Production: Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is rapidly positioning itself to become a premier national hub for the production of high-quality certified seed potatoes, accelerating its existing leadership in agriculture and horticulture. Speaking as the chief guest at a high-level state workshop in Chandigarh today, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana highlighted the state's strategic shift toward scientific seed cultivation. Hosted by the Department of Horticulture, the specialized session focused heavily on the upcoming implementation of the landmark Haryana Tissue Culture-Based Seed Potato Act, 2026, alongside the state's comprehensive Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) Mission and the overarching Haryana Horticulture…

08 Jun

State Government To Purchase Organic Carbon Analysis Kits: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanachemical-free farming, Haryana agriculture, Organic carbon analysis, Shyam Singh Rana, soil health testing

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major bid to prevent agricultural lands from turning barren and to make farmers self-reliant, the Haryana government has decided to purchase specialized "Organic Carbon Analysis" kits. These modern kits will enable precise testing of soil samples to determine the exact level of organic carbon present in individual agricultural fields across the state. Haryana Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shyam Singh Rana, shared this information after presiding over a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee on Monday. The meeting was also attended by State Education Minister Mahipal Singh Dhanda and senior administrative officials, including…

02 Jun

Haryana Targetting 20 Lakh Metric Tonne Grain Storage Capacity Expansion

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired an agricultural oversight session in Chandigarh on Tuesday to evaluate the Food and Civil Supplies Department's roadmap under the provincial Haryana Vision-2047 strategy. Addressing structural gaps in rural logistics, the Chief Minister mandated the immediate construction of new covered godowns with a combined storage capacity of 20 lakh metric tonnes within the current annual cycle. The capital project will be executed using a Public-Private Partnership model to establish secure warehousing networks and mitigate post-harvest crop degradation. During the operational briefing, Food and Civil Supplies Commissioner and Secretary J. Ganesan noted…

06 May

Haryana Government to Construct Massive Grain Silo Between Shahbad and Ambala to Secure Harvests

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGrain storage, Haryana agriculture, Hisar Airport, Nayab Singh Saini, Palwal water supply, Shahbad Ambala silo

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has prioritized the permanent resolution of grain storage issues by directing the construction of a large-scale silo between Shahbad and Ambala. During a high-level review meeting held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, the Chief Minister emphasized that providing adequate warehouse and silo facilities is essential to prevent grain wastage and honour the hard work of the province's farmers. He instructed officials to identify approximately 100 acres of land situated strategically between a railway line and a road to ensure cost-effective connectivity across the country. The designated departments have been…

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

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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…