• Drying: Moisture must be reduced to ≤14% using sun drying or mechanical dryers.
• Storage must be dry, ventilated, and regularly fumigated.
• Maintain temperature below 25°C.
• Fumigate every 30–45 days.
• Inspect monthly for odour, discoloration, or weevils.
• Use pallets; avoid direct contact with walls or floor.

Starch, Protein, Fat, Crude Fiber, Sugars, Ash (Minerals), Vitamins: B-complex (B6, niacin), Vitamin A (via carotenoids), Minerals: Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc.

• Used for poultry, cattle, and pig feed.
• Forms: Crushed grain, silage, feed pellets.
• Benefit: High energy and protein content.

• Fermented for biofuel blending.

• White maize: Flour, snacks, tortillas, cereals.
• Sweet corn: Frozen, canned, vacuum-packed.
• Popcorn maize: Niche snack segment.

• Starch for paper, textiles, adhesives, pharma.
• Maize oil for cooking and cosmetics.

Maize is a versatile crop with multiple applications across livestock nutrition, food production, and industrial manufacturing, making it one of the most globally demanded commodities.