Maize (Corn) in Karnataka: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Karnataka produced 61,83,756 tonnes of Maize (Corn) from 19,12,258 ha (average yield 3,234 kg/ha) - #2 among states and 14% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed +31% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 14,96,226 | 47,29,651 | 3,161 |
| 2020-21 | 17,22,348 | 63,56,758 | 3,691 |
| 2021-22 | 17,13,217 | 56,18,033 | 3,279 |
| 2022-23 | 19,08,436 | 58,96,660 | 3,090 |
| 2023-24 | 19,69,021 | 56,20,070 | 2,854 |
| 2024-25 | 19,12,258 | 61,83,756 | 3,234 |
Top Maize (Corn)-Producing Districts in Karnataka (2024-25)
- Belagavi: 9,94,362 tonnes (16%), yield 4,091 kg/ha
- Haveri: 8,47,476 tonnes (14%), yield 2,756 kg/ha
- Vijayanagara: 5,66,142 tonnes (9%), yield 2,836 kg/ha
- Hassan: 4,29,136 tonnes (7%), yield 3,978 kg/ha
- Bagalkote: 3,92,476 tonnes (6%), yield 4,193 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Maize (Corn) Cultivation in Karnataka
Karnataka is the largest producer of Maize (Corn) in India. Maize (Corn) (मक्का) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Karnataka's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Maize (Corn) MSP & Procurement in Karnataka
The Minimum Support Price for Maize (Corn) is ₹2,410/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Maize (Corn) at MSP in Karnataka during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,410. Today's market modal price of ₹2,051 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Maize (Corn) in Karnataka
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include APMC Yeshwanthpur, Hubli APMC, Mysuru APMC, Kolar Tomato Market, Belagavi Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Karnataka. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Karnataka Maize (Corn) Farmers
Karnataka Maize (Corn) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.