Archive · 7 Sep 2025
India Aims to Boost Maize Production with Modern Techniques
India wants to grow much more corn!
They are aiming to more than double how much corn they grow by the year 2047.
To do this, farmers will use new methods like planting more corn plants closer together and using technology like drones and sensors to help them.
These tools can help them save water, spot problems with the crops, and figure out the best way to feed the plants.
Also, the government and private companies are working together to create seeds that can handle tough weather.
These changes aim to make corn a crop that can be grown all year, helping India have enough food and make farming more profitable.
India plans to boost maize output to 86 million tonnes by 2047 to meet rising demand.
Modern agricultural practices aim to make maize a year-round crop, reducing weather-related risks.
High-density planting and precision farming technologies are key to increasing yields.
Challenges include yield losses from pests and the impact of changing weather patterns.
Policy support and collaboration are essential for the adoption of modern techniques.
- Who
- India's agriculture sector and farmers
- What
- Aims to increase maize production year-round using modern farming techniques.
- When
- Target set for 2047.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To meet increasing demand for food, animal feed, and industrial use, and to increase farmer incomes.
- Target Maize Output (by 2047)
- 86 million tonnes
- Estimated 2024-25 Production
- 42.3 million tonnes
- Current Indian Maize Productivity
- ~3.5 tonnes/ha
- Global Average Maize Productivity
- ~6 tonnes/ha