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 by far the largest contributor of food security in Kenya. Maize productivity growth has been slow owing to recurrent drought; the advent of MLN (Maize Lethal Necrosis) has increased the challenges of maize production ...

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.

KDV4 for smallholders, Machakos county.