Cash crops refer to any agricultural produce farmed mainly to generate income. Synonyms of cash crops include market crops, monetized crops, lucrative cultivations or cash flow crops. These crops are grown extensively worldwide and range from sugarcane, coffee, cocoa, tobacco, and cotton to vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and carrots. In developing countries, cash crops play a significant role in agriculture and are the main source of foreign exchange in the economy. They are high-value crops, often grown using modern technology and irrigation, making them highly profitable. Cash crops also require significant investment and risk, but their returns make them worth the trouble.