While urban Pondicherry has limited agricultural space, the surrounding Puducherry district features fertile lands.
* **Crops**: Paddy (rice) is the principal crop. Other significant crops include sugarcane, groundnuts, coconuts, cotton, and pulses. * **Fisheries**: Both marine and inland fishing are major contributors to the local food supply and economy, with traditional fishing hamlets dotting the coastline. * **Organic Farming**: Influenced by the nearby Auroville community, there is a strong and growing movement toward organic farming, sustainable agriculture, and the cultivation of local, drought-resistant crops.