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.

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.