Maize is a multipurpose crop in that it is used for food, animal feed, and industrial purposes.
It’s now the third most valuable crop in the world, behind only wheat and rice.
Since maize can be grown in all four seasons, it is possible to maintain a steady supply of the grain essentially permanently.
Maize has gained popularity as a “health food” and “golden food” in many industrialized nations.
Maize is a crop that has the potential to double a farmer’s revenue.
Maize contributes 11% to total size of Indian seed industry.
MAIZE IN KARNATAKA :
Karnataka is the leading maize growing state in the country.
As a whole, Karnataka’s maize fields, output, and productivity are on the rise.
Around a two-year period, the average yearly maize output in Karnataka is over 40 lakh MT.
The grains are a good source of energy, carbs, and minerals such vitamins A, C, and E.
Karnataka accounts over half of the country’s total maize acreage.
WHERE DOES EISHA FIT INTO THE IMAGE ?
Lack of local demand and abundant output force farmers to sell maize at throwaway rates to dealers.
Maize-processing plants in Karnataka might help alleviate pricing gluts.
By creating more value-added commercial items, processing facilities improve the market for maize.
The maize processing industry boosted the economy by creating both direct and indirect jobs.
Opportunities for Indian exporters to succeed on global markets are substantial. India is a prime contender in the global grits industry since it has the lowest production costs.
