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Which crops are grown in Nagaland?

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Map highlighting the state of Nagaland in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Kohima labeled. The map shows surrounding countries including China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, along with major water bodies such as the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. An inset globe at the top right provides regional context.
Nagaland

Agriculture is the primary economic activity in Nagaland, employing approximately nine-tenths of the population. The principal crops grown in the state include:1

  • Rice12
  • Corn (maize)12
  • Small millets12
  • Pulses (legumes)12
  • Oilseeds1
  • Fibres (including cotton)12
  • Sugarcane12
  • Potato12
  • Tobacco1
  • Vegetables2

While agriculture is central to the economy, the state continues to rely on food imports from neighboring regions. Cultivation methods vary, with traditional shifting cultivation—known as jhum—widely practiced, alongside terracing and irrigation techniques used primarily by the Angami and Chakhesang peoples in the southern regions of Kohima.12