Maize (Corn), Pulses, Barley In Pakistan

Maize (Corn): It is not only a food crop but also used as animal fodder. It is mostly grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa especially at Mardan, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Swat and Peshawar. In Punjab, Faisalabad and Sahiwal districts are famous for maize production.

Pulse: Different varieties of pulses are grown in the country. The most important pulse is gram. The rain-fed (Barani) areas of Mianwali and Sarghodha are famous for gram production. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, gram is grown in Bannu and Dera Ismail khan districts. Other varieties of pulses, e.g. Lathyrus (Moong), Lentils (Masoor), Vetchling are mostly grown in Punjab.

Barley: It is grown on a limited scale in less fertile and dry areas. It is not grown in large areas. It is also used as fodder for animals.