Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Rice

Chief crop in Kashmir Valley (80% irrigated); grown in Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam

Maize

Dominant in both Jammu & Kashmir hilly areas; requires less irrigation

Wheat

Grown mostly in Jammu region; winter crop (rabi)

Barley & Millets

Cultivated in Ladakh and high-altitude Jammu areas

Pulses

Rajma (kidney beans) is a specialty in Doda, Bhaderwah, and Kishtwar