Agriculture economy of Kerala

1. AGRICULTURE
ECONOMY OF KERALA

2. Kerala is bestowed with major altitude variations
resulting in the agriculturally favoured state in India.
The state is famous for the production of multiple
types of crops. Agriculture can be defined as the art of
cultivation of the soil for growing seasonal or non-
seasonal crops. Agriculture also encompasses the
raising of livestock and its breeding. Agriculture is a
vital tool for establishing economic infrastructure and
possesses immense possibilities for the growth and
development of the country. Kerala is the most literate
state, however, there is ample amount of cultivation of
crops in the state. Kerala is famous for the production
of coconut, rubber, tea and coffee, spices and others.
The most essential crop of the state is Paddy, 600
varieties of the paddy crop are cultivated in the
sprawling field of Kerala.
Introduction

3. Agriculture is the key practice in the lives of
individuals and involves the cultivation of various
types of crops. Agriculture also includes growing and
farming fruits, flowers, spices, vegetables and rearing
of livestock. 60% of the Indian economy is combined
with agricultural income, which shows it is a crucial
and significant part of the lives of the Indian
population. Agriculture is the spine of the economic
system of any country. In addition to giving food,
plants, raw material, agriculture has also been
established as a major source of employment.
Agriculture combines with the activities such as
ploughing, weeding, sowing, harvesting and irrigation.
Agricultural products such as sugar, tea, spices, rice,
tobacco, coffee, and more constitute the major items
for exports that further helps in building economic
stability
Agriculture
and
its
significance

4. Kerala shares diverse agro-climatic conditions making
it fertile for the farming of various crops such as rice,
coconut, cloves, coffee and tea. Kerala is known as the
spice garden of India, Wayanad and Idukki are the
significant spice producers. The major producer of
coconut in Kerala accounts for 45 % of the total
production of coconut in India. Land reform in Kerala
has resulted in a drastic change in the land holding
pattern of Kerala. Agricultural land of the state
accounts for 55%, while forest land covers 28 % and 11
% lands are for non-agricultural use. Furthermore,
Kerala contributes a huge part to the export of the
country. It accounts for 91 % of rubber production and
more than 96 % of spices production. Home gardens of
Kerala share a contribution to the Indian economy and
include the production of spices, fruits, vegetables
and coconut grown globally.
Agricultural
aspects
Of
kerala

5. The economy of Kerala stands at 9th position
in India combining an annual gross state
product of 9.77 lakh crore in the year 2020-
2021
Kerala’s growth in the GDP can be better
understood as the phenomenon of the Kerala
model, which includes various prospectuses
such as social, political and environmental
substance
The contribution of the agriculture GDP of
Kerala in 2017 was 10.58 % of the total GDP of
the country
Kerala is the major producer of coconut, spices
and coffee, which makes it different from
other states
economic
outlook
of
Kerala

6. There are many aspects of classification in
agriculture based on different sets of requirements,
for instance, commercial, taxonomical and
agricultural. Commercial classification of
agriculture includes industrial crops such as
Sugarcane, Cotton, tobacco, groundnut, tobacco,
castor and food crops such as wheat, maize, rice,
fruits and vegetables. In context to taxonomic
classification, agriculture contributes as the
economical parts with agro botanical characters.
There are mainly 4 branches of agriculture that are
agricultural economics, agricultural engineering,
production of crops and livestock production.
Agricultural engineering refers to the process of
study and application of science for agricultural
purposes.
Classification
of
agriculture

7. Agriculture is a significant part of the lives of
individuals and survival cannot be expected
without the utilisation of agricultural
processes. Agriculture in the Indian economy
contributes a major part to the economic
system. More than 60 % of the individuals are
engaged in the agriculture sector. The study
about agriculture highlights the key facet of
the agriculture system in Kerala. The
agricultural arrangements of Kerala highlight
the major crops produced in the state. Coconut
and spices are the key crops that contribute to
the income source of Kerala as well as in the
economic infrastructure of the country.
Conclusion

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Prepared by
Diyan Zameen
Ayfoona Sherif