Horticulture Archives - National Times

28 Sep

Haryana Govt Rolls Out Major Subsidies to Boost Horticulture and Farmer Income

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, Crop Diversification, Farmer Subsidies, Haryana, Horticulture, Hortnet, Meri Fasal

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — In a significant move aimed at promoting crop diversification and enhancing agricultural earnings across the state, the Haryana government has implemented a comprehensive financial assistance scheme for farmers cultivating horticulture crops. Under the initiative titled 'Subsidy Provision for Cultivation of Horticulture Crops', growers will receive substantial subsidies for cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, and aromatic plants, an official spokesperson for the Haryana Horticulture Department announced on Monday. The department has established clear acreage limits and subsidy slabs to ensure broad access. Farmers establishing new fruit orchards or cultivating spices can avail of assistance for up to…

25 Sep

Haryana Rolls Out Free Pesticide Residue Testing for Fruits and Vegetables

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, food safety, Haryana, Horticulture, Nayab Saini, pesticide testing, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has launched a free pesticide residue testing service for horticulture producers across the state to boost farmer incomes, improve crop standards, and ensure public food safety, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced on Friday. The rollout fulfills an earlier policy announcement by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini aimed at providing accessible laboratory testing for fruit and vegetable crops grown within the state. The complimentary testing facilities are operational at the Department of Horticulture's quality control laboratories situated in Sirsa and Gharaunda in Karnal district. Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for…

28 May

CM Saini Launches Green Transport Revolution with 80 New Electric Buses in Panipat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Horticulture, Infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini, Panipat, Transit

Panipat (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 80 new electric city buses and inaugurated a state-of-the-art electric bus depot on Thursday, initiating a major phase of the province's green public transit strategy. The launch transitions regional commuting toward sustainable mobility, directly targeting carbon reduction and smarter urban transit integration. Out of the newly deployed fleet of 80 electric vehicles, 40 buses are designated for Panipat, 15 for Yamunanagar, 10 each for Kurukshetra and Sonipat, and 5 for Panchkula. Built at a cost of approximately ₹7 crore, the new Panipat facility features dedicated high-capacity charging bays. The…

28 May

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Unveils Major Initiatives to Push Innovation in Horticulture Sector

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, Haryana, Horticulture, Innovation, Karnal, Nayab Singh Saini

Karnal (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced a series of major welfare initiatives and structural expansions to promote innovation in the horticulture sector. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of a four-day National Conference at the Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, the Chief Minister detailed plans to significantly boost academic research and grassroots technical support for the state's agrarian workforce. During the national event, titled "Strategic Paradigm of Quality Seed and Planting Material for Horticultural Crops in Amrit Kaal," the Chief Minister announced the introduction of advanced Master’s degree and Ph.D. programs at the…

17 Mar

CM Announces Major Boost for Farmers in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, CM Nayab Singh Saini, Farmers' Welfare, Haryana Budget, Horticulture, MSP

Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has brought good news for farmers with a series of new announcements. While presenting the state budget during the Assembly session, Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed a significant increase in the budgets for agriculture and allied sectors. The agriculture budget will increase by 19.2%, horticulture by 95.50%, animal husbandry by 50.9%, and fisheries by a massive 144.40%.Increased Budget for Farmers' WelfareThe total budget for the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has now been proposed at ₹4,229.29 crore. Saini emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Haryana's…