Maize Production in Nepal

Maize is the second most important crop on Nepal. It is cultivated in 824525 hectare area. Its total production as about 1484112 metric tons. Its average productivity is 1800 kilograms per hectare. The Hill area that extends from east to west is the most important maize growing area. Eastern, Central and Western Hill are the highest maize growing areas of the country. Chitwan district ranks first in maize production. It produces 4.12 percent of the total maize production. Kavre and Tanahun districts rank second and third position which produce 3.44 percent and 3.2 percent of this total maize productions respectively. Maize production is less in Mustang, Humla, Rupandehi and Siraha districts. The prodctivity of maize is observed highest in Kathmandu while it is lowest in Manang and Gulmi.