Agriculture plays a predominant role in contributing the economy of Himachal Pradesh. About 93% of the population of Himachal Pradesh depends on agriculture. Barley is mostly cultivated in Shimla regions. Several of vegetables are also cultivated in Himachal Pradesh, potato, ginger, soyabean, oilseeds, and pulses and mushrooms are famous among them. Fruit cultivation is proved to be the economic benefit. The state is popular as the 'Apple State of India' for its producing of large-scale of fruits. Apple is the dominant part of agriculture of Himachal Pradesh. Farming comes with the maximum income, fruit cultivating in the state is fetching over Rs.300 crore annually.
Cereals grown in the state are:
- Wheat
- Maize
- Rice
- Barley
A Glimpse to agriculture of Himachal Pradesh:
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh have engaged in the fruit cultivation and thus have great blessing to the economy of the state. Some very important factors that led to the extraordinary improvement in the Himachal Pradesh agriculture are a proficient irrigation system, convenience of low-cost cargo, and promotion on facilities structured in an organized form. The total population of the state depends directly on the agriculture of Himachal Pradesh. Thus the major part of the revenue earning in the state's economy is drawn from the cash crops in the Himachal Pradesh agriculture.
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