With more than 4 million ha harvested, Tanzania is the second largest country, after Nigeria, in area occupied by maize in SSA. Maize production outstrips all cereals and other staples in Tanzania. In general, production ...

Maize is the most important cereal in Uganda. Annual rates of growth for area, yield and production were 4.5%, 4.0% and 8.9%, respectively, between 2000 and 2013. Improved maize variety releases in Uganda between 2007 and ...

Maize is the most important crop for Zimbabwe. Maize production in this country experiences the most frequent and severe fluctuations in southern Africa. Area, yield and production declined by 1.5%, 1.8%, and 3.3%, ...

Maize eclipses all cereals and other staples in Zambia. Drought is the major abiotic constraint to maize production here.

Extension official measuring ear size of longe 10H with her arm, Nalweyo, Kibale district.

Maize is top of all cereals and other staples in Ghana. The increased production has been a result of increased area expansion rather than increased yield gains.