Which commercial crops are grown in Arunachal Pradesh?

In Arunachal Pradesh, agriculture serves as the primary occupation for more than half of the population. While subsistence farming remains common, the state also produces several significant commercial crops.

The major commercial crops grown in the region include:

• Oilseeds1
• Potatoes1
• Ginger1
• Sugarcane1
• Vegetables1

These crops are cultivated alongside traditional food staples such as rice, corn (maize), millet, and buckwheat, which are often grown using shifting agriculture (also known as jhum) in the state's hilly areas.1