Agriculture in Cachar District: High-rainfall terraced and shifting cultivation with plantation crops
Cachar is one of Assam's notable agricultural districts, best known for high-rainfall terraced and shifting cultivation with plantation crops. Its farmland is fed by local canals and wells and sits on predominantly acidic red and lateritic hill soils soil, a combination that favours tea, oranges, pineapple. Unlike a generic state average, Cachar's cropping is shaped by this specific soil-and-water mix, which is why the crops and schemes below are weighted to what actually grows and sells here.
What Grows Best in Cachar
The district's main crops are Tea (Green Leaf), oranges, Pineapple, Rice (Paddy), Maize (Corn), Potato, Ginger, large cardamom. tea leads the local economy, so Cachar farmers should track the Tea (Green Leaf) rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The acidic red and lateritic hill soils soil here suits plantation and spice crops on slopes.
Crop Calendar for Cachar (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Cachar's main crops, here is when to sow and harvest locally. Plan inputs, labour and credit around these windows:
| Crop | Season & Window | Today's Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🍵 Tea (Green Leaf) | Mar-Nov | ₹5,100/qtl |
| oranges | Local seasonal crop | - |
| 🍍 Pineapple | Year-round (peak arrivals: Mar-Jun) | ₹5,750/qtl |
| 🍚 Rice (Paddy) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹3,700/qtl |
| 🌽 Maize (Corn) | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) | ₹2,300/qtl |
| 🥔 Potato | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Jan-Mar) | ₹1,300/qtl |
| 🫚 Ginger | Plant: Mar-May, Harvest: Dec-Feb | ₹9,000/qtl |
| large cardamom | Local seasonal crop | - |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Cachar
With acidic red and lateritic hill soils soil and canal and groundwater irrigation, the priority for Cachar farmers is matching irrigation to the crop. Drip and sprinkler subsidies and a solar pump can cut water and power costs significantly. A free soil health card tells you exactly which nutrients your acidic red and lateritic hill soils plot needs.
Best Way to Sell tea from Cachar
Since tea is central to Cachar, time your sale using the live tea rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Assam price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Cachar.
Government Schemes for Cachar Farmers
Farmers in Cachar are eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, eNAM - National Agriculture Market and more. For Cachar's tea growers, crop insurance, KCC and irrigation subsidies are the priority. Apply at the Cachar district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.