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What is the Most Profitable Crop per Acre in India?

India has a huge list of profitable crops that farmers can grow on an acre of land and still earn a profitable income. keeping reading to know more.

Binita Kumari
Regional crops are the most profitable in each region since they have a global market and are produced only in that region
Regional crops are the most profitable in each region since they have a global market and are produced only in that region

When you grow and sell an agricultural crop for a profit, it is called a cash crop or profitable crop. India has a huge list of profitable crops that farmers can grow on an acre of land and still earn a profitable income. However, due to climatic, soil, and economic factors, the cash crops list could differ in every zone of India. Keeping this in mind, here is a list of the most profitable crops per acre in India:

Profitable Crops in India

Regional Crops:

Regional crops are the most profitable in each region since they have a global market and are produced only in that region. For instance, rubber costs about 2 lakh rupees per acre annually; pepper costs about 1.5 lacks; and sunflower costs about 1 lakh.

Spice Cultivation:

Spices have a strong market and can cost a lot per kilogram. Some local spices, like cardamom (3 lakh rupees per acre annually) and clove (1 lakh rupees per acre annually), are considered to be golden crops.

Flowers:

Flowers are simple to plant and yield results quickly. There is always a need for some flowers, particularly during certain seasons. The majority of blooming plants offer two or three crop cycles annually. Age patches are brilliantly made to allow production all year long. If you can locate a neighborhood market to sell your flowers, you can make quick cash.

Ornamental Plants:

Plants play an important role in the interior and exterior design today, which is a serious business. Many 6-month-old saplings can easily cost three figures on average. After all, creating and maintaining them is merely a game of knowledge.

Herbs:

We often have the desire to follow the crowd, avoiding herbs. However, today's therapeutic herbs are a reliable source of income. It is also a serious matter to convert them into a byproduct.

Mixed Farming:

Beekeeping and fish ponds can help with irrigation and pollination while also increasing the profit from your fields. Moreover, rearing cattle such as cows, sheep and goats can become an additional source of income on your farm and provide organic material for fertilizing and mulching.

Read here to know more about which crash crops you can grow on small farms. If you are growing a profitable cash crop on your 1-acre field, share with us in the comment below. 

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