#Crops for Farmers

[agrinextcon]

Top 10 Most Profitable Crops for Farmers in 2025

Agriculture remains one of the most profitable sectors globally, but choosing the right crop depends on climate, soil conditions, and market demand. In regions like India and the UAE, farmers are increasingly shifting toward high-value, sustainable, and export-oriented crops. Here's a look at the top 10 most profitable crops in India and the UAE, backed by market data and real-world examples.

1. Saffron – The 'Red Gold' of Agriculture

Saffron remains one of the most expensive spices globally, with prices ranging from $3,500 to $5,000 per kilogram. Leading producers include Iran, India (particularly Kashmir), Spain, and Afghanistan.

India: Kashmir continues to be India's primary saffron-producing region.

UAE: The UAE imports high-quality saffron from Iran and India and has initiated small-scale indoor saffron farming projects.

2. Dates – The UAE’s Agricultural Treasure

Dates are a staple food in Middle Eastern cuisine and a major export commodity, selling for $2–$5 per kg. Top producers include Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

UAE: The UAE ranks among the top 5 date-producing countries, exporting to Europe and Asia.

3. Mushrooms – High Demand, Quick Returns

Exotic mushrooms like shiitake, oyster, and morels fetch between  $15–$50 per kg. Top producers include China, the USA, the Netherlands, Poland, and India.

India: States like Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have thriving mushroom industries.

UAE: Mushroom farming is expanding in controlled environments, with hydroponic and container-based methods making cultivation viable in desert conditions.

4. Herbs (Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary) – Growing Organic Market

Fresh organic herbs are in high demand, selling for $10–$30 per kg. Top producers include Italy, the USA, India, Egypt, and Turkey.

India: Tamil Nadu and Kerala lead in herbal cultivation for Ayurveda and exports.

UAE: Hydroponic farms like Pure Harvest and Badia Farms produce high-quality basil and mint for local markets.

5. Millets – The Rising Superfood Trend

With increasing health consciousness, millets are becoming popular alternatives to rice and wheat, selling for $1–$3 per kilogram. Top producers include India, Nigeria, China, Niger, and Mali.

India: The government declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, boosting production in states like Rajasthan and Karnataka.

6. Avocado – The Superfood Boom

Avocados are in high demand, selling for $2–$4 per fruit. Top producers include Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Colombia, and Indonesia.

India: Small-scale cultivation is growing in Kerala and Karnataka, focusing on exports.

UAE: Avocados are mainly imported, but hydroponic projects are exploring local production.

7. Hydroponic Lettuce & Leafy Greens – Perfect for Urban Farming

These crops grow faster than traditional methods and offer higher yields per square meter. Top producers include the Netherlands, the USA, China, Japan, and the UAE (for controlled farming).

India: Hydroponics is gaining popularity in Bengaluru, Pune, and Delhi NCR.

UAE: Companies like Green Fields and Smart Acres are producing lettuce, kale, and spinach using vertical farming techniques.

8. Dragon Fruit – A New High-Value Crop

Dragon fruit is a low-maintenance crop with high demand, selling for $3–$7 per fruit. Top producers include Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador, Thailand, and India.

India: Gujarat and Maharashtra are leading in commercial dragon fruit farming.

UAE: Locally grown dragon fruit is becoming popular in Dubai's premium supermarkets.

10. Quinoa – The Next Big Superfood

Quinoa is high in protein and sells for $4–$10 per kg. Top producers include Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, the USA, and Canada.

India: Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are expanding quinoa production.

UAE: Desert farming initiatives are testing quinoa as an alternative to wheat.

10. Ginger – High Demand in Culinary and Medicinal Markets

Ginger is a versatile crop with applications in both culinary and medicinal fields, selling for $6–$8 per kilogram. Top producers include India, China, Nigeria, Nepal, and Indonesia.

India: As a leading producer, India cultivates ginger extensively in states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Meghalaya.

UAE: While primarily imported, there's potential for controlled environment agriculture to meet local demand.

Conclusion

In the evolving landscape of agriculture, profitability depends on adaptability, market trends, and technological advancements. In India, crops like saffron, millets, and ginger thrive due to diverse agro-climatic zones and strong traditional practices. In the UAE, innovations in hydroponics and drought-resistant crops like dates and quinoa are shaping the future of sustainable farming.

At AgriNext 2025, , experts will delve into hydroponics, precision farming, and resilient crop varieties, providing farmers with actionable insights to enhance productivity and profitability in an ever-changing agricultural sector.

References

1. Salam Kisan – Insights on high-value crops and market trends. https://www.salamkisan.com/

2. Tend – Data on profitable farming practices and technology. https://www.tend.com/

[bet-on-me-13]

Reformed Dan but misunderstandings suck

So, Dan has been Reformed for Years at this point. You could go with the Fandom Typical version of just chilling out, or you could go with the AGIT version of the Redemption. Either way, Dan is fully reformed and trying to find his way in the World.

Unfortunately, not everybody knows/believes him.

You know all those Time Traveling Heroes who came back to stop some great catastrophe? That was Dan.

Impulse is fucking terrified of this guy, cause he Grew Up in the Central City Stronghold and saw Phantom tear down the Walls protecting the City in person.

Booster Gold grew up in the Metropolis Stronghold, so while he never really saw Phantom in his timeline he still did know of him. I mean, obviously, he murdered every hero on the planet and subjugated most of the world, but he doesn't have much personal stake in that.

Eobard Thawn hates Phantom. Thawn himself grew up in a world where Phantom killed every Hero in the world, and he was terrified that Phantom would track him down when he tried to become the new Flash. But once he became a Walking Paradox he saw as Time itself changed to erase Phantom from existence, he got really jealous. Why did Time decide Phantom was bad enough to erase, why not him!? He's Evil! He's a Terror on the Timeline! He deserves Clockworks attention dammit!

And then, they discover evidence that Phantom has come back in Time,

So now, any and all Time Travelers are trying to find the guy who single-handedly was the Apocalypse, and want to kill him to save the world. Or out of Jealousy in Thawns case.

Either way, no matter where Dan goes to try and settle down, a bunch of annoying Heroes always find him and attack him, yelling about "Stopping his Plans" and "Saving the Timeline!" And "It should have been me dammit!"

Honestly Thawn is the most annoying one, he just runs in and rants at him about how he is jealous of how much attention Clockwork gave him. Dude, just sdmit your crush already and leave me alone. (I'm not sorry)

[ghostislonely]

Stardew Valley Crops ᥫ᭡.

[peachremix]

for all the elliott heads out there

[weepingalaxy]

many such cases in farming sims, for some reason

[imaginal-ai]

"American Farmer at Afternoon" (0003)

(More of The Ag Series)

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[medi-bee]

[mjalti]

everytime I see seedless watermelon I get such an unnerving feeling. we robbed you of your beauty, for our hubris. everytime I pick out watermelon seeds, I think of pearls. I think of life. and to give up fruit progeny, for the concept of mere convenience. Creating a strain of seedless any fruit is a testament to our commitment to degeneracy. God does truly stay in heaven until we are clean enough to know how to labor for love. 

[starcrashedsatellite]

[iilmunchkiin]

New headcanon inspired by your missing poster! :D

Everyone thought that Starlo was only missing, including Ceroba. It was only when sunflowers started growing where he died did Ceroba piece together that he was dead :/ She was the only one who knew that Starlo carried around sunflower seeds and there’s no other explanation for why sunflowers randomly started growing in the desert

(I also headcanon that monster dust works as great fertilizer so…yea)

the way the beer bottle flew to my hand

[malenchka]

cat got his tongue

[demonictacobeard]

I HC Adam used to farm before he became an Angel. But heaven had other plans and didn’t need him to do that when he got there so he hasn’t gotten to farm in thousands of years. Months after he becomes a sinner he remembers he can do what the fuck he wants within reason at the hotel and takes it back up as a hobby instead of for survival

He’s like a fish in water, Adam scares the fuck out of Hell’s local fauna. Charlie supports this enthusiastically and over time Adam kind of lets her help because she keeps coming to fucking look at it anyway. However I think Lucifer is not allowed to help or even be within sixteen feet of the space unless he can prove to Adam he isn’t going to plant a god damn apple tree when Adam turns his back

[salt-n-salt]

I am jumping on the farmer train - ahoy, homewrecker be upon ye : this just in, local whimsical artist steals traumatized war veteran. ( Kent snatched her soul and she just dealt with it. ) She experiences large amounts of whimsy, perhaps even jubilation. She's a silly happy little thing who has no fucking clue how to use a shovel or an axe but does her BEST.

FINALLY !!! A KENT KISSER !!!!!! EVERYONE STAND FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF HOMEWRECKERS!!!!!!!! 🦅🦅🦅🦅

[horsemeatluvr23]

hermit a day may is here ohohoho ramble about my goals for this month under the cut :3

i am so excited about this art challenge.... drawing people is a huge weakness of mine and so i am going to use this as a way to practice/improve my skills while also fuelling my autism with special interest content ... i am a traditional artist so these are all gonna be sketchbook drawings :3 constructive criticism is welcomed i really want to learn n improve during this month!!! going to be trying to use different materials and rly getting out of my comfort zone - some of these drawings aren't gonna be artistic masterpieces but i want to share them all no matter how i feel about them as a way to document my journey!!! looking forward to doing some collage, using markers, coloured pencil, maybe watercolour too :0

[tgtbata]

once upon a time @zmediaoutlet ran a wincest survey and dean!michael didn't perform (ahem) very well. but i love a challenge so i wanted to draw some proof of concept porn. it is here or here.

[malacandrax]

I found so many cool things in the fields today! Mal is probably for malton but STILL. I also found my first ever pipe stems 💪😤. Also a squashed thimble, and a cute marble!

I washed them in the stream and left a few behind after thinking abt it haha. I do love the beige and browns but they're very common here, I also found a few more blue rimmed pieces but I've already got a lot!