Following are the types of crops on the basis of usage:
1. Cereals: Those crops which are used as food are called cereal crops,
e.g. rice, wheat, maize, jowar, millets, oat, pulses, etc.
2. Commercial or Industrial Crops: Those crops which utilized for com¬mercial purposes or as raw materials in industries are called commercial crops or cash crops,
e.g. sugarcane, cotton, jute, tobacco, oilseeds, etc.
3 Plantations: Those crops which are grown in large plantations are called plantation crops. These crops are utilized as beverage or in industries.
Examples: tea, coffee, rubber, cinchona, spices, etc.
4. Horticultural Crops: Fruits and vegetables come under this category
