Agriculture forms the backbone of the rural economy surrounding Sivasagar. **Paddy (rice)** is the staple crop, predominantly cultivated during the monsoon season (Kharif).
**Tea** is the paramount commercial crop, cultivated on large estates characterized by organized, scientific farming methods. Aside from tea and rice, local farmers cultivate mustard, black gram, bamboo, betel nut (tamul), and a variety of seasonal vegetables. Many rural households also maintain small-scale livestock, including poultry, goats, and cattle, and engage in local fisheries using the region's abundant ponds and wetlands.
