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 its characteristics it can be used not only in agriculture but in industry and food processing as well. The analysis of the economic relevance of maize production in Austria covers the agricultural sector, industrial use of maize and maize in food processing and plant breeding. The analysis also covers agronomic aspects of maize production and challenges in sustainable maize production in Austria are investigated.