- India is the 6th largest producer and 5th largest consumer of maize in the world. Karnataka ranks first in India in area under maize cultivation. - Karnataka produces around 3.43 million tonnes of maize annually, second only to Andhra Pradesh. Maize production in these two states accounts for 38% of India's total production. - Strategies to increase maize production in Karnataka include the use of high-yielding disease resistant varieties, integrated nutrient management, irrigation during critical growth stages, and promoting contract farming.

1. INDIA MAIZE SUMMIT 2015
10TH April 2015
KARNATAKA STATE
INITIATIVES FOR ENHANCING THE PRODUCTION OF MAIZE
Presentation by
Dr.H.SUBBAIAH,
Addl. Director of Agriculture

2. Maize cultivation
India is the 6th largest producer and 5th largest consumer of Maize in the world.
Karnataka State ranks first in the country in area of Maize.
Area of Maize in Karnataka is about 1.31 million hectares accounting for 15% of the total
area of 8.71 million hectares in the country.
In terms of production Karnataka stand 2nd to Andhra Pradesh with a production of about
3.43 million tonnes against 4.81 million tonnes in Andhra Pradesh and national production of
22.23 million tonnes (2012-13).
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, UP, MP and Gujarat
account for 85% of India’s maize production and 80% of area under maize.
Maize production in AP and Karnataka accounts for 38% of total production.
The productivity of Maize highest in AP.
India’s Maize yield at 2.5 MT/ha. is less than half the global average of 5.5 MT/ha.

3. Maize in Karnataka
State Stands First in Maize Production
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Karnataka Maize Scenario
 Accounts for 6% area & 12% production share
 Area under irrigation is around 40% and rainfed area is around
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 Area under Maize in Northern Karnataka: 52%

4. Maize
 Wide Choice of Hybrids (39
Public and 67 Private)
 Combining Productivity and
Quality (QPM)
 Inbuilt resistance to Biotic and
Abiotic stresses

5. Trends in Cultivation of Maize in Karnataka
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6. Unit: Area in '000 hects. Production in '000 tonnes Yield in Kg. per hectare.
Year Area Production Yield
1955-56 12 6 475
1960-61 11 12 1079
1970-71 63 217 3494
1990-91 250 630 2659
2000-01 669 2136 3361
2001-02 580 1452 2634
2002-03 650 1343 2176
2003-04 618 1210 2060
2004-05 850 2509 3106
2005-06 936 2728 3068
2006-07 961 2719 3979
2007-08 1113 3276 3099
2008-09 1068 2956 2913
2009-10 1240 2925 2482
2010-11 1286 4335 3547
2011-12 1349 4085 3188
2012-13 1322 3476 2768
2013-14 1377 4356 3330
Expansion of Maize cultivation in Karnataka State

7. Future Demand
Maize possesses tremendous potential in terms of feed for the dairy, poultry and
piggery industries.
Maize consumption stands at around 16 million tonnes (2011-12) , which is
expected to grow at a rate of 6 per cent (compared to present growth rates of
around 5 per cent).
The trend will continue as poultry farming is increasing due to demand, and as it
enables a large number of entrepreneurs to become self-reliant.
Maize consumption would exceed 30 million tonnes in the next 11-12 years. The
poultry sector consumes the largest chunk of the Indian harvest (51 per cent),
followed by human consumption (26 per cent), the starch industry (12per cent) and
livestock feeds, etc (11 per cent). Earlier, poultry farming accounted for less than 40
per cent of consumption.
Contd..

8. Increasing demand from the poultry sector is likely to substantially
hike maize consumption to over 30 million tonnes by 2020 due to
which its production has started growing at a faster pace.
The rising demand for corn as animal feed and food is the key
contributor for maize hybrid penetration. Since India's maize yields are
very low compared to global standards, farmers are depending on
hybrid seeds to get more productivity gains.
In the next 5 to 10 years, India's domestic demand for maize is
forecasted to outstrip supply. The country's maize demand is forecast
to grow by 36 per cent in the next four years touching 30 million tonne
in 2017, and double within the next nine years to touch about 44
million tonne by 2022.
Future Demand

9. Strategies for increasing production and
productivity of Maize
Use of disease resistant maize composites like NAC-6002 &
6004 and hybrids (NAH-2049 & DMH-2) and pvt. Hybrids.
 Growing of early maturing hybrids DMH 1, DMH 2 and
Prakash.
Seed treatment (against downy mildew) with Ridomil M-Z at
3 g/ kg seed.
In situ green manuring with fodder cowpea/ sunhemp/
horsegram before sowing of maize.
Providing irrigation at critical stages – flowering, silking
and grain filling.

10. KARNATAKA MARKET POLICY
INNOVATIVE POL[CIES
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
ONLINE PAYMENTS
STORAGE FACILTIES
AVOIDING MIDDLE MEN

11. Integrated nutrient management along with use of micronutrients
like Zn, Mn and Fe.
Encourage maize during Rabi season as its production levels are high.
The grain yield of around 35-40 quintal per hectare at present can be
raised to 40-50 quintal per hectare by adopting the above measures.
 Under NFSM Coarse Cereals Maize is being promoted through large
scale demonstrations.
 Under “Bhoochetana” Programme INM technology is encouraged.
Under “Krishi Bhagya” seepage proof water harvesting structures
and micro-irrigation is promoted on package basis.
Seeds are provided to farmers at a subsidy of about 50%.
Promoting Contract Farming.
Strategies for increasing production and
productivity of Maize

12. MSP OPERATIONS IN KARNATAKA
• 2013-14………71.38 Lakh Qtls Procured Rs
934.8 cr at Msp Rs 1310/-
• Acute shortage of Space. Transportation and
Handling costs
• Heavy loss to Govt-Disposal problems
• 2014-15…….Gok procuring at Rs 1100/- as Goi
insisted for PDS. So for only 21794qtls
procured.
• Heavy loss to farmers.

13. PROBLEMS IN FIELD
• FAQ……parameters and quality control
• Heavy rush and management issues
• Cost of cultivation of Maize is increasing
• Support price is not sufficient
• GOI conditions
• Payment delay to farmers
• Revolving fund and requipment
• Govt onetime contribution to Revolving fund.

14. Value Addition
•Maize flour, or meal, is made into a thick porridge in many cultures. Maize meal is
also used as a replacement for wheat flour, to make cornbread and other baked
products.
•Masa (corn meal treated with lime water) is the main ingredient for tortillas, atole,
and many other dishes of Mexican food.
•Corn flakes are a popular breakfast cereal.
•Corn starch is made from maize kernels, which are high in starch, and used as a
thickening agent in soups.
•Corn syrup is used as a sweetener instead of sugar in thousands of products,
including soda, candy, cookies and bread.
•Kitty litter made from maize is environmentally-friendly.
•Corn for cows, hogs, catfish and chickens: the largest market for maize in the U.S. is
actually as food for livestock (sometimes called fodder, or silage). Cows eat field corn,
not the sweet corn that people in the U.S. usually eat. Maize is also a large component
of commercial chicken feed, as well as food for catfish, especially in farmed catfish.
•Maize mazes: mazes are a fun use of maize. Rows of maize are planted in the shape
of a maze.

15. THANKS