Iri paddy cultivation started in Naogaon district from the nineties.  Gradually farmers are interested in iri paddy cultivation due to good yield.  Within a few years Eri became known as one of the top rice producing districts in the country. As a result, the number of rice fields also increased. At present there are about hundred rice mills in this district which have enriched the country's economy.  There are about 56 fully auto and 76 semi-auto rice mills.  Besides, the number of husking mills is 1300.

At present, various types of paddy are cultivated in Naogaon district.  For example - Jirasail, Kataribhog, Pyjam, Nazirshail etc.The demand of the district is 4 lakh metric tons of rice.  The rest of the rice is delivered across the country.  Naoga district is said to be rich in agriculture and famous for rice mills. As the number of husking mills in this district is high, these mills employ a large number of people.  But as the husking mills are unable to compete with the auto rice mills, the husking mills are closing and many people are becoming jobless.