Agriculture in Sylhet is uniquely adapted to its varied topography.
- **Cash Crops:** Tea is the most famous agricultural product, cultivated on the terraced hillsides of Moulvibazar, Habiganj, and Sylhet districts. Rubber and agarwood are also significant commercial crops. - **Food Crops:** Rice is a staple, with the *Boro* variety heavily cultivated in the dried-out *haor* basins during the winter months. - **Horticulture:** The region is famous for *Shatkhora* (Citrus macroptera), a bitter-sour citrus fruit that is a staple in traditional Sylheti beef and mutton dishes. Pineapples (especially from Srimangal), betel leaf, and oranges are also widely grown. - **Fisheries:** The vast *haors* are incredibly rich in freshwater fish, acting as a natural breeding ground and supporting thousands of local fishermen.