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 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.

Maize dwarfs all other cereals in Malawi. Production has grown at a rapid rate starting from the mid- 2000s. Drought occurs frequently, especially in drier parts such as Balaka, and affects maize productivity and production.

Maize is the most important staple for Mozambique. The country witnessed significant improvement in maize production since the mid1990s. The 2012 drought resulted in a 46% production decline, compared to the preceding year.

Maize enjoys the largest and fast growing production among all cereals in Ethiopia. Frequent drought is a major abiotic constraint to maize production in this country.

Maize production in Mali has shown fast growth since the second half of the 1980s. Frequent drought is the major abiotic constraint to maize production in Mali.