Due to the highest genetic yield potential of maize, it is known as the queen of cereals. This article will throw light on maize production in India and some interesting facts about the highest maize-producing states in India.
Top 3 Maize-Producing States of India
As per the Economic Survey 2020-21, around 38% of India’s total maize production is from 3 states in India. The top 3 maize-producing states of India, as of 2020-21, are listed below:
- Karnataka – Karnataka contributed 16.45% of the total maize production in India.
- Madhya Pradesh – Madhya Pradesh contributed 11.37% of the total maize produced in India.
- Maharashtra – Maharashtra accounted for 10.91% of the total maize produced in India.
Different Uses of Maize in India
In India, maize is used for different purposes.
- 47% of the maize produced in India is mainly used as poultry feed.
- 13% of the maize produced in India is consumed as food and used as livestock feed.
- 12% of the maize produced in India is used for industrial purposes.
- 14% of the maize produced in India is used in the starch industry.
- 7% of the maize is used as processed food.
- 6% of the maize produced in India is exported.
Maize Production in India – Global Comparison
- Among the maize-producing countries across the globe, India ranks in 7th position.
- Globally, India ranks in 4th position in terms of the total maize growing area.
- India produces 2% of the world’s total maize production.
Maize Cultivation
- Maize cultivation happens in two seasons – Kharif and Rabi.
- In Bihar, maize is cultivated during the Rabi season.
- 83% of the maize area under cultivation is grown during the Kharif season.
- Maize grows well in old alluvial soil.
- Maize production in India increased from 1.73 million MT in 1950-51 to 27.8 million MT by 2018-19.
- Irrigation facilities, usage of fertilisers, and usage of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seed contributed to the massive increase in maize production in India.
- Maize grows well in temperatures ranging from 21°C to 27°C.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1
In which states of India is maize grown?
In India, maize is grown in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Q2
Which state of India is the largest producer of maize?
As of 2020-21, Karnataka was the largest producer of maize in India. Karnataka contributed 16.45% of the total maize production in India. The other top 3 maize producing states of India are Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Q3
Which country is the largest producer of maize in the world?
The USA is the world’s largest producer of maize. Around 36% of the world’s total maize is produced in the USA. China is the second-largest producer of maize in the world. India is one of the top 10 producers of maize in the world.
Q4
Which state is the second-largest producer of maize in India?
Madhya Pradesh is the second-largest producer of maize in India. As per the Economic Survey of 2020-21, Madhya Pradesh accounts for 11.37% of the total maize produced in India.
Q5
Which state is No 1 in agriculture in India?
Uttar Pradesh ranks second in rice production in India. Different varieties of food crops and commercial crops are grown in India. For each of those crops, different states occupy the position of largest producer. Overall, the top 3 foodgrain-producing states of India are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.
