Andaman and Nicobar Islands:Agriculture

A total of 51,694.35 hectares of land is cultivated in the state. Out of this, 6,068.71 hectare land was devastated by tsunami / earthquake. In it, paddy and other crops in 2,177.70 hectares and plant crops in 5,891.01 hectares destroyed. Land of 4206.64 hectares of farming was permanently sunk in the water. Paddy is the main grain crop of the grain, which is mainly grown in the Andaman Islands, whereas the main cash crops of the Nicobar islands are coconut and betel nut. Rabi, oilseeds and vegetables are grown during the Rabi season, after which the paddy harvest is sown. Here the farmers of the hill land and various types of fruits, such as mango, sepota, orangra, banana, papaya, pineapple and kandamool etc. grow. Spices, such as chillies, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon etc. are also grown under the Multiplicity System. Rubber, red oil, palm and cashews are also grown in small amounts in these islands.