The twin districts of
Udhampur and Reasi falls in the mid hill zone of the
state. Most part both the districts is rain fed with
only 7 per cent irrigated area in Reasi and twenty
percent irrigated area in Udhampur. Major crops of the
districts are Maize, Wheat, Paddy, Mustard and Pulses
like black gram (mash) and Green gram (moong). The other
crops which have been making a significant impact on
economy of the farmers are vegetables, potato, and
fodder. There is ample scope for growing mushrooms,
apiaries for honey and backyard poultry. Horticulture
is another very important part of agriculture in Reasi.
Citrus and mango are important crops in Reasi and pouni
blocks while stone fruits and walnuts have great scope
in higher elevations. The district has immense
potential for growing spices namely Onion, garlic,
ginger and turmeric in specific pockets. The major crop
rotations followed are as follows:
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