MAIZE
Maize is one of the most important Kharif crop in Himachal Pradesh. The total area under maize in the State during 1997-98 was 3,12,000 hectares with production of 6,20,700 thousand tonnes which is next only to area under wheat. The average yield per hectare was 19.9 quintals. Although the average yield of maize in Himachal Pradesh is much higher yet there is a considerable scope to improve the yield by sowing good quality seeds of the recommended varieties, application of recommended fertilizer doses and keeping the weeds under control.
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