The factors that have contributed to popularity of maize crop

• Maize has many uses such as animal feed, human food, brewing etc.
• Improved maize is a high yield crop
• Maize grow in diverse climate and soil conditions
• It is fast growing crop
• Has high nutrition value with high proportion of carbohydrates and proteins
• Easy to grow
• Improved varieties are resistant to pests and disease.
• Easy to preserve as dry grain.
• Maize farm can help soil conservation and improve soil fertility when used in crop rotation.
• Efficiently respond to fertilizer application
• Easily processed into floors

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