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Assam produces high-quality Cavendish and local banana varieties, contributing to India’s banana production and export potential.Key opportunities lie in organic farming and processing bananas into chips and banana flour for export to the Middle East
Assam’s Giant Kew pineapple is GI-tagged and is produced for domestic and export markets. Opportunities include juice processing and organic exports to international markets, which can contribute to rural economic development.
Assam grows hybrid tomatoes, with good potential for cultivation and supply to neighbouring states.. Opportunities exist in greenhouse cultivation and protected farming for off-season production and access to domestic and international markets.
Assam’s robust jackfruit varieties are produced for fresh consumption and processing into value-added products such as chips. The crop offers opportunities for domestic trade and exports.
Assam's Langra and Himsagar mangoes produce 300,000 tons, exported to the UK. Fiscal exports get MEIS incentives (2-5%), non-fiscal via irradiation mandates. Opportunities in pulp processing for beverages.
GI-tagged Assam Lemon yields 50,000 tons and is exported to the Middle East. Fiscal aspects include zero-duty benefits under FTAs, while non-fiscal requirements include phytosanitary protocols. Opportunities exist in essential oils and pickles.
Sugarcane cultivation in Assam supports rural livelihoods and is used for producing jaggery, sugar, and other traditional and processed products.
Litchi produced in Assam is valued for its sweetness and is consumed fresh as well as processed into juices and pulp for seasonal markets.
Mushroom cultivation in Assam is emerging as a high-value activity, suitable for small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs due to its low space requirements and high demand.
Assam is globally known for Bhut Jolokia and other chillies, which are used in spice processing and have strong demand in domestic and export markets.
