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Agriculture in Kerala

Kerala is know as the spice land of India, kerala's agricultural productivity is very essential for Idian economy. Kerala is the place where all sorts cash crops are grown, the main cash crops include coconut, tea, coffee, rubber and cashew. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of kerala and kerala's economy is largely dependent on agriculture. Kerala holds about 70% of coconut produced in the country, cashew nuts also contribute to a huge amount. Kerala's climate is best suitable for the growth of these crops, kerala experiences a wet and maritime climate which is influenced by the heavy rains from the south-west monsoon. There are many places in kerala which are meant for agriculture. There are many cultivated land in kerala, including the fields.
     Kerala got its name from the coconut trees grown in the place, that is 'kera' which means coconut, making it the land of coconut, kerala is one of the largest producers of coconut in the state, the climate of kerala is suitable for the growth of coconut trees. Coconut is grown in almost every part of kerala, making it one of the larget coconut producers in India.
    The climate of kerala is apt for the growth of rubber, about 90% of the national output of natural rubber is from kerala, kottayam and palai areas are the major producers of rubber in kerala. The Rubber Board set up by the Govt. of India is located in kottayam, kottayam is also famous as a trading center for the commercial crops like spices in its surrounding areas.
    Pepper is known as the king of Kerala's spices, and there are many other productions rather than pepper they are, cardamom, cinnamon , nutmeg, mace, ginger and turmeric, due to this reason the state is known as the spice land of the world. Over twelve varieties of spices, including ginger, garlic, cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, coffee, tea, clove and nutmeg are cultivated in Idukki and the surrounding areas, hence idukki is known as the spiceland of kerala.
    Malappuram also holds an important role in kerala agriculture, it is the msinstay of the population. The main crops that are grown in Malappuram are: paddy, coconut, tapioca, arecanut, cashewnut, banana, rubber, pulses, ginger and pepper. Malappuram has now increased its production in coconut and rubber it covers about 17900 hectares of land.
    Kuttanad is a small village in the district of alappey, it is th eplace where a majority of the crops are grown, Kuttanad is known as the Rice Bowl of India. There are many backwater areas in Kuttanad which are famous for fish cultivation, it is also another major income of the people who live there. Kuttanad is a region which is situated under the sea- level, the place is of geographical importance, there are many crops grown in these region rice and wheat are mainly grown in and around kuttanad region.
    Wayanad is a land where tea is grown in large areas, it is also an important tourist destination as well as a place of agricultural importance, tea and coffee are mainly grown in wayanad and the surrounding areas.