Agriculture is the principal livelihood of the inhabitants of the villages of Bausher , utilizing the waters of the aflaj which descend from the foot of the mountains to irrigate the scattered farms on the plain. This district has some 43 aflaj, most of them tarrying warm water. It has dozens of varieties of dates, these being he most significant crop of the district, along with citrus fruits, in particular lemons, seasonal crops and fodder.Fishing and herding are also major livelihoods sere, and traditional crafts practised include silver and gold jewellery and basket weaving.