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The cultivation of maize in India is compared to that in other countries. The consumption pattern of maize in India including maize starch industry is reviewed and the need for additional production indicated. Conservative estimates indicate that the present demand of about 10 × 106 t (metric tons) will more than double by the year 2005. The higher demand can be met if the yields are increased from the current low value of about 1.5 t/ha. Some states have already raised yields to about 3.5 t/ha and it should be possible, for the all-India average to reach this figure given the correct inputs.
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