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Based on the Agro climatic conditions prevailing in the state,
Andhra Pradesh has been divided into (7) Agro climatic
zones. Major crops grown in the zones are as follows:
| S.No |
Name
of the Agro Climatic Zone |
Major crops Grown |
| 1 |
Krishna
– Godavari Zone (West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, North of Prakasam, Khammam, Part of Nalgonda and
Part of East Godavari) |
Mango,
Coconut, Cashew, Banana, Guava, Sapota, Oilpalm,
Citrus, Taoica/Sweet Potato, Bhendi, Chillies,
Turmeric, Ornamental Plants, Cocoa, Mushrooms. |
| 2 |
North
Coastal Zone (Srikakulam, Vizayanagaram,
Visakhapatanam(except western part), Part
of East Godavari) |
Mango,
Banana, Cashew, Coconut, Oil Palm, Tapioca,
Sweet Potato, Tomato, Flowers, Ginger, Mushrooms. |
| 3 |
South
Zone (Nellore, Chitoor, Kadapa(
except Northwest) and
Southern parts of Prakasam) |
Mango,
Oranges, Acidlime, Banana, Grapes, Guava,
Ber, Coconut, Oil Palm, Potato, Sweet Potato,
Onion, Flowers, Cut Flowers, Coriander, Tamarind. |
| 4 |
Northern
Telangana Zone
(Adilabad, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Medak(North),
Warangal(except
Northwest),Nalgonda and Eastern parts of Khammam) |
Mango,
Oranges, Guava, Papaya,
Potato, Onion, Flowers, Chillies, Turmeric,
Coriander, Ginger, Mushrooms |
| 5 |
Southern
Telangana Zone (Ranga Reddy, Mahabubnagar(except
southern border) Nalgonda(except Southeast),
Warangal(Northwest) and
Southern parts of Medak) |
Grapes,
Guava, Papaya, Oranges,
Acid Lime, Potato, Tomato, Flowers, Chillies,
Coriander, Ginger, Mushrooms |
| 6 |
Scarce
Rainfall Zone (Kurnool, Ananthapur, Northern parts of Kadapa,
Western parts of Prakasam, Southern borders
of Mahabubnagar) |
Mango,
Oranges, Banana, Guava,
Pomegranate, Papaya, Bhendi, Tomato, Onion,
Flowers, Chillies, Turmeric, Coriander |
| 7 |
High
Altitude Tribal areas (Sriakulam, Vizayanagaram,
Vishakapatanam, East
Godavari and Khammam(Northern
parts) ) |
Pine
Apple, Back Pepper, Hill Banana, Guava, Mango,
Cole Crops, Tomato, Aromatic Plants Etc. |
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