Agriculture in Kadanad is synonymous with the "Kerala Spice Garden" aesthetic. The primary cash crop is natural rubber; almost every household with land holdings cultivates rubber trees. The daily tapping of rubber and the processing of latex sheets are common sights.
Beyond rubber, the highly fertile laterite soil supports a diverse polyculture system. Farmers grow black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom as lucrative secondary crops. For local consumption and smaller trade, the land yields abundant coconuts, areca nuts, tapioca (cassava), plantains, and jackfruit. Organic farming practices and homestead gardening are increasingly popular among the residents.
