Agricultural Economics Research Review

The diverse agro-climatic conditions in the state of Jammu and Kashmir favour the cultivation of several high-value food and non-food commodities, but their growth potential remains under-exploited due to poor infrastructure and investment. This paper maps agro-processing units in the state and assesses their efficiency, inclusiveness and prospects for future growth. The findings show that the agro-processing sector is dominated by small-scale industries and is labour-intensive, and it lacks capital investment and market linkages.