During this time of year, field with maize plantation is ubiquitous in many parts of the country except in the higher altitude of the Himalayas where the weather and soil is not favourable to grow the crops. This is the crop that is grown in greatest quantity after rice and is also the staple food of people living here.
Apart from being source of food for human, maize is also used as a source of food for many domestic animals like cow, buffalo, goat and so on. Maize flour is usually given to these animals and this solves the problem of lack of fodder for livestock for people here in our country. Also large amount of maize is also used as a raw materials for various industries like the one making popcorn, roasted beans, corn flakes, starch oil and so on. That's the reason maize plantation is a profitable business around here.