Top 5 Profitable Crops for Small Farmers in South India

TOP 5 PROFITABLE CROPS FOR SMALL FARMERS IN SOUTH INDIA

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1. SPICES ( TURMERIC, GINGER & BLACK PEPPER )

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2. HIGH-VALUE VEGETABLES ( ORGANIC )

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3. BANANAS & PLANTAINS

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4. ARECANUT ( ADIKE )

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5. COFFEE

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TOP 5 CROPS THAT WILL MAKE YOU PROFIT THIS MONSOON (2025 EDITION)

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