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Maize production in Queensland
Maize is a multipurpose summer cereal, grain and silage crop. It is a good rotation crop with legumes and cotton. Maize has a low capital investment, low growing risk and generally a longer window of harvest than other crops.The industry is valued between $25-$35 million annually, depending upon prices, area planted, and yields. Maize is predominantly grown for the domestic market, although a small amount - usually specialised varieties - is grown for export (e.g. waxy or white types). All sectors of the Australian maize industry are catered for by the Maize Association of Australia (MAA). MAA was established in 1991. Full details of MAA's functions, office bearers and interests are available at the Maize Association of Australia website.