Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Haryana Farmers Boost Yields with Modern Techniques
Farmers in Nuh, Haryana, are switching from old farming ways to new, advanced methods.
They are using special techniques like drip irrigation and tunnel farming to grow more crops with less water.
This is helping them earn more money.
For example, one farmer grows watermelons and makes a lot of profit by selling them in Delhi.
The government is also helping by giving subsidies for these new techniques.
Other farmers are seeing their success and want to do the same.
Farmers in Nuh, Haryana, are adopting modern horticulture techniques like drip irrigation and tunnel farming.
These techniques help increase crop yields and reduce water consumption.
Farmers are shifting from traditional crops to vegetables and fruits, such as watermelon and muskmelon.
One farmer reported a net profit of approximately Rs 2 lakh per acre from watermelon cultivation.
The Horticulture Department provides subsidies and support for these new farming methods.
- Who
- Farmers in Nuh, Haryana
- What
- Transition to modern horticulture techniques
- When
- Ongoing, with one farmer starting 20 years ago
- Where
- Nuh, Haryana, specifically Rahpuwa and Satakpuri villages
- Why
- To increase yields, reduce water consumption, and improve profitability
- Location
- Nuh, Haryana
- Techniques Used
- Drip irrigation, mulching, tunnel farming
- Crops Cultivated
- Muskmelon, watermelon, cucumber, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd
- Profit Example
- Rs 2 lakh per acre for watermelon
- Government Support
- Subsidies for drip irrigation, mulching, tunnel farming