KNOWN as a major producer of tobacco, Deli Serdang is the most populous regency in North Sumatra. The tobacco leaves are known to be good-quality cigar wrappers. Other top agricultural products are palm oil and rubber.

Deli Serdang is also known for its rice production, which in 2003 recorded a surplus of 146.952 tons. Tropical fruits are well-known, in particular the jumbo pineapples, which can weigh 6-8 kg each. Current efforts are being made to