Admin Table of Contents
- 1 How much do maize seeds cost?
- 2 Which maize seed is best?
- 3 How much does 1 bag of corn seed cost?
- 4 How much does maize yield per acre?
- 5 How much does sweet corn seed cost?
- 6 How much is a tonne of maize in Zimbabwe?
- 7 How much does a ton of maize cost in Nigeria?
- 8 Why does the price of maize fluctuate?
How much do maize seeds cost?
Typical seed costs on a per acre basis can vary between $40 to $70 for corn and $25 to $50 for soybean, depending on the desired plant population, variety/seed lot, seed quality and seed cost per bag.
What is the seed rate of maize in kg acre?
1) For winter and spring maize : use seed rate of 8-10 kg/acre. 2) Sweet corn: Use seed rate of 8 kg/acre. 3) Baby corn: 16 kg/acre seed rate.
Which maize seed is best?
BRAND
- Advanta Seeds.
- DuPont Pioneer.
- Foragen Seeds Pvt Ltd.
- Kaveri Seeds.
- Monsanto DEKALB.
- Pioneer Agro.
- Shine Seeds.
- Syngenta.
What is the seed rate of maize per hole?
3 seeds per
About 15–20 kg of maize seeds is required to plant a hectare, which is about 2½ acres. Plant 3 seeds per hole and later thin the stand to 2 plants at about 1–2 weeks after germination. When maize is grown as an intercrop, the spacing should be wider than for sole cropped maize.
How much does 1 bag of corn seed cost?
The Seed Market
| Crop | Price per bag | Size of bag |
|---|---|---|
| Corn | $89.90 | 80,000 kernels |
| Soybeans | $15.49 | 60 lbs. |
| Wheat | $11.25 | 60 lbs. |
How much does seed cost?
Questions & Answers on Vegetable Seeds
| Type | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | Rs 1200/Kg | Rs 7500/Kg |
| Natural | Rs 140/Kg | Rs 2500/Kg |
How much does maize yield per acre?
Yield 10 to 20 quintals per acre. With hybrids we can get yield up to 40 quintals per acre. Harvesting and shelling requires around 12 labor and machinery charges Rs.
What is the price of maize in India?
Maize price today in India
| Avg Price: | 1840.00 INR/Quintal |
|---|---|
| Costliest Market: | Begu |
| Costliest Market Price: | 1910.00 INR/Quintal |
| Cheapest Market: | Begu |
| Cheapest Market Price: | 1750.00 INR/Quintal |
How much does sweet corn seed cost?
₹2,550.00 FREE Delivery.
What are varieties of maize?
Seed Varieties
| Variety | Type of Maize | Grain Texture |
|---|---|---|
| Bihilifa | OPV | Semi-Flint |
| Ewul-Boyu | OPV | Flint/Dent |
| Mamaba | Hybrid | Flint |
| Obatanpa | OPV | Dent |
How much is a tonne of maize in Zimbabwe?
| Commodity | GMB Prices |
|---|---|
| Maize | $1200/tonne (A grade) |
| Groundnuts | $3250/tonne (unshelled) $5000/tonne (shelled) |
| Sunflower | $1580/tonne (A grade) |
| Wheat | $2550/tonne (A grade) |
What is corn price today?
The price shown is in U.S. Dollars per bushel. The current price of corn as of December 03, 2021 is $5.8400 per bushel.
How much does a ton of maize cost in Nigeria?
The price of a ton of maize has seen dramatic changes over the years. A ton currently costs between N92,000 and N120,000 across various markets in the country. There are several markets across Nigeria and the bulk of the maize sold in these markets are bought and transported from the Northern states.
What are the economics of growing maize for grain?
The economics of growing maize for grain are dependent on growing costs, crop yield and the price received per tonne of grain ($/tonne). As a guide, the approximate fixed and variable costs to grow maize for grain are shown in this table.
Why does the price of maize fluctuate?
This has lead to price fluctuation because of the high cost of transporting from the far North. The prices of maize are categorized based on color; the white maize and the yellow maize. Both have been seen to have different prices due to their demand. The white is usually cheaper than the yellow Maize.
How much pasture will be lost during the maize growing season?
The amount of pasture lost during the maize growing season will vary between paddocks, farms and districts. The value of pasture lost during the maize growing season has not been considered in the calculation of the maize silage drymatter cost.