15 Most Profitable Crops in the World

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12. Gourmet Mushrooms

Price per pound: $5 – $16

We are continuing our list of most profitable crops in the world with oyster mushrooms and shiitake that are two of the easiest gourmet mushrooms to grow because they can grow on various “waste products” such as sawdust and straw but farmers usually use logs for cultivating these mushrooms. According to KigaliFarms.com, on a per acre basis, mushrooms are unbeatable simply because they are fungi rather than plants and as such do not require sunlight for growth. USDA producer price for fresh shiitake is from $4 to $5.50 per pound while according Mushroom People, the price for shiitake ranges from $5 to $16 per pound. Prices go even higher for dried mushrooms, and it is an option you can always choose because once you dry them, you don’t have to worry if they will start to rot.

15 Most Profitable Crops in the World

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