Soil Preparation for Maize: Getting the Basics Right
Here’s something most farming guides don’t say plainly enough: the yield potential of your maize crop is largely determined before you even touch a seed. Variety selection matters. Fertiliser timing matters. Irrigation matters. But none of those inputs can compensate…
India’s Maize Export Potential: Opportunities and Challenges
There’s an interesting paradox at the heart of India’s maize story. India produces more maize than almost any country on earth — 43.41 million tonnes in 2024–25, a record high. It has two harvest seasons, giving it a supply window that most competitors can’t match….
Popcorn Farming in India: is it Profitable in 2026?
Every time someone buys a ₹200 box of popcorn at a multiplex — and millions of Indians do this every week — they’re participating in one of India’s fastest-growing snack markets. But very few people stop to think about where that popcorn actually starts: on a farm,…
Maize Hybrid vs Open-Pollinated Varieties: Pros and Cons
Every season, millions of Indian maize farmers face the same decision at the seed shop: do I buy the expensive hybrid, or go with the open-pollinated variety? The seed dealer usually has an opinion. Your neighbour has a different one. The internet gives you ten more….
Baby Corn Cultivation: Everything You Need to Know
Baby corn is one of those crops that makes you wonder why more Indian farmers aren’t growing it. It’s ready to harvest in just 55–65 days — faster than almost any other commercial crop. You can grow it year-round in most parts of India (except December and January)….
How to Grow Sweet Corn in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sweet corn is one of the most rewarding crops you can grow in India right now. It has a short growing cycle of just 70–80 days, earns significantly better returns per acre than field corn, and has a growing base of buyers — from local vegetable markets and hotels to…
Sweet Corn vs Field Corn: What’s the Real Difference?
Picture this. You’re driving past a maize field somewhere in Karnataka or Madhya Pradesh. Tall, green stalks stretching as far as you can see. Cobs peeking out from their husks. You pull over, pluck one out of curiosity, peel it back — and take a bite. If you’re…
Top 10 Maize Producing States in India (2024–25)
India’s maize story in 2024–25 is one of record-breaking numbers. Total production hit 43.41 million tonnes — the highest the country has ever recorded — up from 37.9 million tonnes just the year before. That’s a remarkable leap in a single year, driven by rising…
Kharif vs Rabi Maize: Which Season Suits Your Farm?
Most Indian farmers already know maize as a monsoon crop. You sow it in June, it drinks the rain, and you harvest it by October. Simple enough. But here’s something a lot of farmers are discovering: maize grown in the rabi season can give you more yield per hectare…
What is Maize? India’s Most Versatile Crop Explained
If you’ve eaten popcorn at a cinema hall, bitten into a bhutta on a rainy evening, or had cornflakes for breakfast — you’ve already had a close encounter with maize. But maize is so much more than food. It feeds our poultry, fuels our cars, and quietly keeps India’s…
Maize Production in India 2019-20
Maize production in India 2019-20 season witnessed significant growth, firmly establishing the country as a major player in the global maize market. Favourable weather conditions, coupled with technological advancements and government support, contributed to the…
Maize Production in India 2017-18
Maize production in India 2017-18 witnessed a remarkable surge in maize production in India, showcasing the nation’s agricultural prowess. Indian farmers, fueled by their passion and determination, embraced cutting-edge technologies and modern farming practices to…
Maize Production in India 2016-17
Maize production in India 2016-17 witnessed significant growth from 2016 to 2017. The country’s agricultural sector experienced favourable climatic conditions, coupled with improved farming practices and technological advancements. As a result, maize production…
Maize Production in India 2015-16
During the agricultural season of 2015-2016, maize production in India showcased remarkable resilience and adaptability. Despite facing several challenges, such as irregular rainfall patterns and pest infestations, Indian farmers demonstrated their ingenuity and…
Screening of Maize Elite Inbred Lines for Resistance to Sesamia Inferences
Maize Elite Inbred Lines: Maize (Zea Mays L.) is the most widely distributed crop and ranks third in world crop production in India. It is regarded as an important food grain, feed and fodder crop. More than sixty species of insects have been reported to attack maize…
India Corn Prices Likely to Rise on Low Supplies and Strong Demand
India’s maize (corn) market is witnessing a bullish trend, with prices expected to remain firm or even rise further in the coming weeks. A combination of tight supply in spot markets and robust demand from the poultry and feed industry is driving this upward momentum….