What did the farmers grow in ancient India?

Ancient India existed separately from the Western European states, but it was practically in no way inferior in development. The country developed: agriculture, handicrafts, cattle breeding and other trades. Ancient Indian farmers were engaged in the cultivation of rice, flax, cotton, herbs, tea, grain crops. Agronomic activity did not develop in an extensive way. Farmers studied the climate and used fertilizers. They extracted sugar from sugar cane, weaved linen and cotton.