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Rabi (Yaasangi) Maize Cultivation

Rabi (winter / yaasangi) maize in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is grown under assured irrigation with sowing window 15 October to 15 November (extending to early January in coastal AP).

Key parameters

  • Sowing Window: 15 Oct - 15 Nov in Telangana; up to early January in coastal AP
  • Rabi Yield: ~7.0 t/ha (vs ~2.8 t/ha kharif)
  • Irrigations: 4-6 irrigations needed
  • Core Districts: Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Warangal, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Khammam

Implementation and adoption

Yields average ~7.0 t/ha compared to ~2.8 t/ha in kharif because of lower pest pressure, longer effective grain-fill and better grain quality. The crop requires 4-6 irrigations and is concentrated in Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Warangal, Mahabubnagar, Medak and Khammam districts.

See also: Maize Crop Overview, Fall Armyworm Maize, Hybrid Maize Variety Pioneer 3302, Hybrid Maize Variety Bayer Dekalb, Hybrid Maize Variety Syngenta Nk, Maize Tassel Cutting.

References

  1. Maize Package of Practices - RARS Telangana. https://www.rarstpt.org/files/rars/package%20of%20practices/MaizePackage.pdf
  2. ICAR Rabi Season Agro Advisory for Telangana. https://en.vikaspedia.in/viewcontent/agriculture/crop-production/tips-for-farmers/icar-agri-advisory-for-rabi-2021-22/icar-rabi-season-agro-advisory-for-telangana