Govt ups 2016-17 rabi maize crop view to 6.97 million tonne.

India rabi maize output in 2016-17 (Jul-Jun) is expected to be 6.97 millionn tonne, slightly higher than 6.89 millionn tonne estimated earlier. The country had produced 6.51 millionn tonne rabi maize in 2015-16. The rise in output this year can be attributed to higher acreage and improved yield. Arrivals of rabi maize are at their peak in the major producer Bihar and about 0.1 million bags (1bag=100kg) arrive in the Purnea market daily.