Maize production in Austria - economic relevance and challenges in crop production

Maize is one of the most important crops worldwide and in Austria. Due to ist characteristics is can be used not only in agriculture but in industry and food processing as well. The economic relevance of maize production in Austria is the topic of the study. The analysis covers the agricultural sector, industrial use of maize and maize in food processing and plant breeding. Apart from the economic analysis challenges in crop production are investigated.