Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Economic

Agriculture

  • A total of 48,675 hectares (120,280 acres) of land is used for agriculture purposes.
  • Paddy, the main food crop, is mostly cultivated in Andaman group of islands, whereas coconut and arecanut are the cash crops of Nicobar group of islands.
  • Field crops, namely pulses, oilseeds and vegetables are grown, followed by paddy during Rabi season.
  • Different kinds of fruits such as mango, sapota, orange, banana, papaya, pineapple and root crops are grown on hilly land owned by farmers.
  • Spices such as pepper, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon are grown under a multi-tier cropping system.
  • Rubber, red oil, ....
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