Afghanistan - Maize area harvested

130 (thousand ha) in 2020

In 2020, maize area harvested for Afghanistan was 130 thousand ha. Maize area harvested of Afghanistan fell gradually from 460 thousand ha in 1971 to 130 thousand ha in 2020.

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What is maize area harvested?

Zea mays Corn, Indian corn, mealies. A grain with a high germ content. At the national level, hybrid and ordinary maize should be reported separately owing to widely different yields and uses. Used largely for animal feed and commercial starch production.

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What is Afghanistan maize area harvested?