South Africa - Maize yield

6.00 (tonnes per ha) in 2020

In 2020, maize yield for South Africa was 6 tonnes per ha. Maize yield of South Africa increased from 2 tonnes per ha in 1971 to 6 tonnes per ha in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 10.48%.

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What is maize yield?

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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