Cash Crop Collection

Vast golden wheat field
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with a lone oak tree along a country road; Washington, United States of America

Arab coffee plant, 1668-1729. Creator: Vincent Laurentz van der Vinne I
Arab coffee plant, 1668-1729

Bulgaria, Central Mountains, Kazanlak, Kazanlak Rose Festival, town produces 60% of the worlds rose oil, traditional Bulgarian wood rose perfume holders

Flowers on coffee tree, Kalitakir Plantation, Kalibaru, Java, Indonesia

Robusta coffee berries on tree, Kalibaru, Java, Indonesia

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Food, Vegetables, Sweet Corn, Four ripe harvested yellow sweetcorn cobs

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Food, Vegetables, Sweet Corn, Three ripe harvested yellow sweetcorn cobs

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Food, Vegetables, Sweet Corn, One single ripe harvested yellow sweetcorn cob

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Food, Vegetables, Beans, Ripe ready fresh green beans

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Food, Vegetables, Beans, Ripe ready fresh green beans

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Food, Vegetables, Sweet Corn, Three ripe harvested yellow sweetcorn cobs

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Food, Vegetables, Peas, Fresh ripe green English garden peas Pisum sativum

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Food, Vegetables, Peas, Fresh ripe green English garden peas Pisum sativum

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Food, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Large Portabella with brown chestnut and button mushrooms

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Food, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Large Portabella with brown chestnut and button mushrooms

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Food, Fruit, Olives, Ripe black and green olives Olea europaea in olive oil in a glass bowl against a white background

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Food, Vegetables, Onions, Three ripe harvested onion bulbs or Allium against a white background with one sliced open to show structure of layers

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Food, Vegetables, Onions, Three ripe harvested onion bulbs or Allium against a white background

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Food, Fruit, Olives, Ripe black and green olives Olea europaea in olive oil in a bowl against a white background

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Food, Fruit, Olives, Ripe black and green olives Olea europaea in olive oil in a bowl against a white background

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Food, Vegetables, Beans, Ripe ready fresh green beans

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Food, Vegetables, Beans, Ripe ready fresh green beans

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Food, Vegetables, Peas, Fresh ripe green English garden peas Pisum sativum

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Food, Vegetables, Peas, Fresh ripe green English garden peas Pisum sativum

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Food, Vegetables, Peas, Fresh ripe green English garden peas Pisum sativum

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Food, Fruit, Olives, Ripe black and green olives Olea europaea in olive oil in a glass bowl against a white background

In the Heart of a Banana Plantation, Hawaiian Islands, 1901. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Loading a Cargo of Cotton, c1948. Creator: Unknown
Loading a Cargo of Cotton, c1948. From " Newnes Pictorial Knowledge Volume 3". [George Newnes Limited, London]

Ag Agricultural Agriculture Bloom Blooming Blossom
A landscape view of a Canola crop in full bloom at sunset during a storm: Namao, Alberta, Canada

Tea plants cover the mountainside in the Ilam district of Nepal
Tea plants (Camellia sinensis) cover the lush mountainside in the highlands of the Ilam District; Province No. 1, Eastern Nepal, Nepal

Flowering canola field with dramatic white clouds and blue sky, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Flowering canola field with a mixture of dramatic white clouds and blue sky; East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops, East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Close up of a green wheat head with dew drops; East of Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Golden wheat field with a lone tree in the middle
Golden wheat field on rolling hills with a lone tree in the middle; Palouse, Washington, United States of America

Palouse wheat fields from Steptoe Butte at sunset, Washington, USA
Palouse wheat fields in warm colours from Steptoe Butte at sunset; Washington, United States of America

Wheat field on a sunny day
Golden wheat field on farmland on a sunny day under a blue sky with two oak trees on the horizon; Oregon, United States of America

Farmer driving a combine during canola harvest
Side view of a farmer driving a combine during a canola harvest; Legal, Alberta, Canada

A workman attends to tobacco leaves curing on racks in a barn in Central Malawi. Tobacco is by far Malawis most important export crop

Tea gardens owned by Kikuyu smallholders near the Aberdare Mountains, Tuso, Kenya

Picking Cotton, 1916. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Picking Cotton, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Tobacco Plantation, Cuba, 1916. Artist: Claude Pratt
Tobacco Plantation, Cuba, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Picking Coffee, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Pine-Apple Plantation, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

A Sugar Cane Plantation, 1916. Artist: Valentine & Sons
A Sugar Cane Plantation, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

A Coffee Fazenda, 1916. Artist: As Forrest
A Coffee Fazenda, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

Cingalese Tea Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Banana Plantation, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Cacao Tree, 1924. Artist: J.s Fry & Sons
Cacao Tree, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

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"Cash Crop: Cultivating Prosperity in Bulgaria's Central Mountains" Nestled in the picturesque region of Bulgaria's Central Mountains lies the enchanting town of Kazanlak, known as the heartland of cash crops. Every year, this vibrant town hosts the renowned Kazanlak Rose Festival, a celebration that pays homage to its thriving flower industry. Kazanlak proudly produces an astounding 60% of Bulgaria's roses, earning it the title of "Rose Valley. " As you wander through fields adorned with delicate petals and breathe in their intoxicating fragrance, it becomes evident why these blooms are highly sought after worldwide. Meanwhile, halfway across the globe on Kalitakir Plantation in Kalibaru, Java, Indonesia, another type thrives. Coffee trees stand tall amidst lush greenery while flowers blossom on their branches. These blossoms will eventually transform into coffee cherries—a vital ingredient for producing one of Indonesia's finest exports—Robusta coffee. The significance of cash crops extends beyond beauty and flavor; they have shaped history. Eli Whitney's revolutionary invention—the Cotton Gin—ushered in a new era for cotton plantations during America's early years. This ingenious device enabled faster processing and increased productivity. In stark contrast to this progress stands a haunting reminder: black slaves working tirelessly on tobacco plantations or operating Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin themselves. Their labor fueled the success and wealth generated by these lucrative cash crops but came at an immeasurable cost to human dignity. Not limited to flowers or cotton alone, other tropical delights like pineapples also found their place among coveted cash crops. A chromolithograph from 1890 captures Ananas comosus' radiant golden hue—an exotic fruit that symbolized luxury and indulgence. From rose festivals in Bulgaria to coffee plantations in Indonesia and historical reminders etched within engravings and lithographs—cash crops have left an indelible mark on our world.