Maize yield

(tonnes per ha)

New Zealand is the top country by maize yield in the world. As of 2020, maize yield in New Zealand was 12 tonnes per ha that accounts for 2.80% of the world's maize yield. The top 5 countries (others are Turkey, the United States of America, Uzbekistan, and Canada) account for 12.85% of it. The world's total maize yield was estimated at 428 tonnes per ha in 2020.

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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.