Strategies in Maize Production and Marketing in Telangana State

Telangana is one of the large maize producing state in India. In Telangana, maize is cultivated in all the districts (except Hyderabad) in both the Kharif and Rabi seasons. The maize production in the state has been largely influenced by increasing demand from the feed industries and various industrial uses. The potential of Maize in generating better income to farmers while providing gainful employment, Maize qualifies as a potential crop for doubling farmer's income. There is a tremendous potential for the growth of the Maize value chain in the state and country.The present study investigates some of the significant and sensitized issues of the crop during production and marketing. It envisages suggesting possible corrective measures to bring about the desired improvement in production and marketing of maize as well as the efficiency of resources is useful to the government for conceives appropriate policies for maize growers. The result of the study is helpful to the maize growers in reallocation of their resources in order to improve the productivity and helpful to the farmers in minimizing the costs and raising the net returns.