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All you need to know about Maize

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Brief History Of Maize

Maize or corn is a cereal crop that is grown

widely throughout the world in a range of
agroecological environments. More maize is
produced annually than any other grain. About
50 species exist and consist of different colors,
textures and grain shapes and sizes. White,
yellow and red are the most common types. The
white and yellow varieties are preferred by most
people depending on the region.

Maize was introduced into Africa in the 1500s

and has since become one of Africa's dominant
food crops. Like many other regions, it is
consumed as a vegetable although it is a grain
crop. The grains are rich in vitamins A, C and E,
carbohydrates, and essential minerals, and
contain 9% protein. They are also rich in dietary
fiber and calories which are a good source of
energy. (iita.org/maize)

Acceptable well known states where it

is grown

Niger, Kaduna, Ogun, Kogi, Taraba, Katsina,

Oyo, Plateau, Ondo and Kano

Potential yield of the crop per acre

The average national corn yield was 165
bushels per acre in 2009. Corn yields have
increased by approximately 2 bushels per acre
each year since 1940 (NASS, 2009). This
increase will likely continue into the future, with
some predicting the yield trend will amplify at a

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The necessary inputs for successful yield including specific brand names for inputs (e.g fertilizer,
pesticides, etc)

Necessary inputs:
1. Herbicides
2. Pesticides
3. Fertilizer

Brand Names, Quantity and stage of usage of each input

Herbicides
Herbicide¹ Remarks
Apply when shattercane is 4–12 inches, rhizome johnsongrass 8–18
inches, foxtail 2–4 inches, and quackgrass 4–10 inches tall. Apply to
corn broadcast or directed up to 24 inches tall or directed up to 36
inches tall. Include appropriate adjuvant in spray tank (see Table
2.2-16). Accent may be tank-mixed with certain herbicides.
(Celebrity Plus is a premix of Accent + Distinct). Do not tank-mix
with Basagran, Bladex, Laddok, or 2,4-D. Do not use Counter 15 G.
Accent 75DF (nicosulfuron)
Do not use Counter 20 CR in-furrow or over-the-row at cultivation;
may be banded, but may cause injury, especially on soils with less
than 4% organic matter. Less restrictive for IR hybrids (not IT). The
use of Dyfonate, Lorsban, Thimet may result in temporary injury.
There are no precautions for Non-OP insecticides. To prevent
herbicide resistance, avoid repeated annual applications of soil-
persistent ALS.
Do not confuse Accent Q with Accent 75DF. Accent Q contains
nicosulfuron plus isoxadifen (corn safener) and has similar utility as
Accent 75DF; however it is a different formulation and rates must be
adjusted. The typical use rate of Accent Q is 0.9 oz/A and it controls
many annual grasses and some broadleaves. Accent Q is weak on
crabgrass. Apply to corn broadcast or directed up to 20 inches tall
(V6) or directed up to 36 inches tall (V10). Include appropriate
adjuvant in spray tank. Accent Q may be tank-mixed with certain
Accent Q 54.4WG
herbicides. Do not tank-mix with Basagran, Laddok, 2,4-D or certain

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