Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Key Agricultural Crops & Exports

 Largest producer of Coffee in India – Grown in Coorg & Chikmagalur.
 Silk Industry Leader – Produces more than 70% of India’s silk.
 Major spice producer – Black pepper, cardamom & vanilla.
 Ragi, Jowar & Sugarcane Farming – Grown in Mandya, Dharwad & Hassan.
 Coconut & Arecanut Plantations – Coastal Karnataka’s biggest exports.

✅ Agriculture's Economic Role:

• Karnataka is India’s second-largest producer of milk.
• Krishi Mela & Farmer Training Programs help improve technology in farming.
• Major agribusiness companies like KMF (Nandini), Amul, ITC & Nestlé have operations in the state.