Cash Crops

Cash crops are agricultural commodities grown primarily for sale and profit rather than for personal consumption or local use. Farmers cultivate these crops to sell in markets or to companies, often on a large scale. Common examples include cotton, coffee, cocoa, and tobacco. The income generated from cash crops can support local economies and national development, but reliance on them can also make economies vulnerable to market fluctuations, climate changes, and international demand. Essentially, cash crops are strategic crops grown mainly with the goal of generating revenue through sale rather than for sustenance.