Agriculture is the main economic activity in Kech, followed by livestock farming and government or social services. The land under cultivation is increasing and the majority of the population wins its bread from agriculture and horticulture. According to 1981 census, the major economic activity in Kech district was "Agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing" followed by "Construction" and then by "Community, Social, and Personal services".

In Kech agricultural crops are categorised in two types, Rabi and Kharif, according to their cultivation seasons. Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in late winter or during early summer. Kharif crops are sown in summer and harvested in late summer or early winter. The major Rabi crops of the district include wheat, barley, muttar pulses, and various vegetables. Kharif crops in Kech include jowar, rice, melons, chillies, onion, guar seed, garlic, coriander, vegetables, and pulses including mash and moth. Fodder is cultivated throughout the year. All the fruits are produced in Kharif season. Date is the major agricultural produce of the district which is exported to other parts of the country.

Agricultural labour is predominantly male. However women are involved in allied activities like home-base date processing. Women’s labour is usually unpaid. Mostly the farming activities are performed by the land owner himself but tenants are also employed.

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