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==Irrigation : ==
Irrigation is an essential input of agriculture and is practised in all parts
of the world where rainfall does not provide enough ground moisture. In areas of
irregular rainfall, irrigation is used during dry spells to ensure harvests and to
increase crop yields. A major constraint to the development of agriculture in J&K is
the fact that only 50% of the ultimate irrigation potential of the state has been
harnessed. The ultimate irrigation potential in J&K has been assessed at 1358
thousand hectare, which includes 250 thousand hectare to be developed through
major and medium irrigation and 1108 thousand hectare through minor irrigation.
Horticulture : Jammu & Kashmir is well known for its horticulture produce both
in India and abroad. The state offers good scope for cultivation of all types of
horticulture crops covering a variety of temperate fruits like apple, pear, peach,
plum, apricot, almonds, cherry and sub-tropical fruits like mango, guava, citrus,
litchi etc. Apart from this, well-known spices like saffron and zeera are cultivated
in some parts of the state. Horticulture is emerging as a fast growing sector in the
state. Its importance is visualised by its contribution to the state's economy which is
estimated to be 7-8%. Almost 45% economic returns in agriculture sector is accounted
for by horticulture produce. 5 lakh families comprising of 30 lakh people are involved
in horticulture trade.