Maize production is expected to increase by 23 lakh tonnes due to increase in sowing area and yield rate

06-Nov-2024 08:13 PM

New Delhi. The Union Agriculture Ministry has estimated that the domestic production of maize will jump by about 23 lakh tonnes from 222.45 lakh tonnes last year to a peak of 245.41 lakh tonnes in the current Kharif marketing season.

According to official figures, the total sowing area of ​​maize in the Kharif season has increased by 3.41 lakh hectares from 84.65 lakh hectares last year to a height of 88.06 lakh hectares this time, while the average yield rate of the crop is expected to improve from 2.67 tonnes per hectare to 2.92 tonnes per hectare.

The enthusiasm and attraction of farmers towards maize cultivation is expected to increase in the current Rabi season as well.

The government has increased its minimum support price (MSP) to Rs 2225 per quintal, while its open market (wholesale market) price is running above this. Due to this, the producers are getting attractive income.

In fact, maize is now rapidly emerging as a winning agricultural product, whereas till three-four years ago its producers were crying tears of blood.

In fact, the demand and consumption of maize in grain-based ethanol distilleries is increasing so rapidly that not only has it become difficult for exporters to get stock, but all other user industries are also struggling hard to get sufficient stock at a reasonable price.

Encouraged by good returns, farmers are now increasing the use of better quality hybrid maize seeds so that maximum production can be achieved. Efforts are also being made to save the crop from insect attacks.