Shyam Singh Rana

Haryana Government Pushes for Vertical Horticulture to Boost Farmer Incomes

Haryana Government Pushes for Vertical Horticulture to Boost Farmer Incomes

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…
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Haryana Government Announces New Plans for Farmers, Mustard Procurement to Start from March 15

Haryana Government Announces New Plans for Farmers, Mustard Procurement to Start from March 15

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has launched several welfare schemes to support farmers. Haryana is the first state in the country where the highest number of crops are purchased at Minimum Support Price (MSP). Additionally, the government is also providing subsidies on seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment. Agriculture Minister Familiar with Farmers' Issues Shyam Singh Rana stated that after assuming the position of Agriculture Minister, his focus has always been on farmers' welfare. He highlighted that since he comes from a farming background, he understands the challenges faced by…
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