1.9.1.5. Maize

Maize is a food as well as fodder crop grown under semi-arid climatic conditions and over inferior soils. It requires 50-100cm of rainfall and a temperature ranging from 21°C to 27°C. Maize is sown all over India except eastern and north-eastern regions. The leading producers of maize are the states of Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Yield level of maize is higher than other coarse cereals. It is high in southern states and declines towards central parts.