Maize
Traditionally
maize is a kharif crop in Odisha. It is the second most important crop
next to paddy during kharif season in
terms of both area and production. The rabi maize accounts for 7% of the
total area and production of the state. The rabi maize is cultivated where
sufficient irrigation is available. On the contrary, only 24% of the kharif
maize area has irrigation facilities.