Maize is popularly known as "Corn" and is one of the most versatile emerging cereal cash crops having wider adaptability under variety of climatic conditions. The word "maize" derives from the Spanish form of the indigenous Taino word for the plant, maiz. It is called queen of cereals globally. In Asia, maize is the third most important food cash crops after wheat & rice. The maize can be grown throughout the year in most of the Asian countries for various purposes including fodder for animals, food grain..to read more Click here.
