Hybrid Maize farmer |
Maize was introduced into Africa in the 1500s and has since become one of Africa’s dominant food crops. Like many other regions, it is consumed as a vegetable although it is a grain crop. The grains are rich in vitamins A, C and E, carbohydrates, and essential minerals, and contain 9 percent protein. They are also rich in dietary fibre and calories which are a good source of energy.