Decline in extent of major crops for last 10 years in Wayanad
| Crops | 2006-07 (extent in Ha*) | 2016-17 (extent in Ha) |
| Paddy | 11832 | 7822 |
| Black pepper | 36488 | 10565 |
| Ginger | 5901 | 2156 |
| Arecanut | 12737 | 12079 |
| Plantain | 11885 | 8555 |
| Tapioca | 2600 | 1726 |
| Coconut | 12034 | 10322 |
| Tea | 5616 | 5306 |
| Coffee | 67386 | 67426 (increased) |
| Rubber | 8090 | 10800 (increased) |
| Turmeric | 369 | 167 |
| Cocoa | 147 | 610 (increased) |
* Ha-Hectares
