NORMAH AGRO FARM PRODUCE

Maize Farming

Maize (Zea mays), also known as corn, is actually a cereal grain which is used for many different purposes.

Maize is one of the major staple foods in Uganda. Its production has increased over the years as people change their consumption trends. It has evolved from a purely subsistence to a successful commercial crop.

Maize production has improved in Uganda with the adoption of improved technologies by farmers.
These technologies include; use of improved hybrid seeds and open pollinated varieties, timely planting, proper spacing, timely weeding and harvesting.

In as far as Uganda's weather is concerned farmers can grow the crop in most parts of the country.

Maize is used for many different purposes. It is mainly used as fodder for animals, food grain, pop corn, baby corn, sweet corn and green cobs. Corn flour is also widely used. Maize also serves as a basic raw material to thousands of industrial products that may include oil, starch, alcoholic beverages, food sweeteners, pharmaceutical, gum, textile, package, food cereals, cosmetic and paper industries.