Cost Benefit Analysis of adaptation options for Maize

 Maize

Maize farming in Sri Lanka is a big deal for food and money. People grow maize in different parts of the country, from lowlands to uplands. There are many types of maize, each with its own good things like how fast it grows or how much it can produce. Farmers do a lot of things to grow maize well, like getting the land ready, planting the seeds, and keeping the plants healthy.

Maize cultivation in Sri Lanka is practiced in several districts across the country, with varying degrees of intensity. Some of the main districts known for maize cultivation are Badulla, Anuradhapura, Ampara and Monaragala. 

1. Hydensity and normal cultivation

High-density cultivation of maize, as an adaptation option, offers significant potential benefits in terms of yield and resilience to climate variability. However, it also entails higher costs and management complexity. A thorough cost-benefit analysis should be conducted, considering local conditions, market prices, and resource availability, to determine the overall viability and sustainability of high-density maize cultivation.