Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Challenges in Agriculture

• Climate Change: Affects snowfall and water availability in upper hills.
• Soil Erosion: In sloped areas due to deforestation and improper land use.
• Fragmented Land Holdings: Affects mechanization and productivity.
• Market Fluctuations: Lack of MSP for most horticulture and spice crops.
• Limited Irrigation: Mostly rain-fed agriculture.