France crop yield: grain maize and corn-cob-mix
France crop yield: grain maize and corn-cob-mix stood at 8.51 tonnes per hectare in 2025, according to Eurostat – crop production in EU standard humidity (apro_cpsh1), French agricultural statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2010 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agriculture: annual production and accounts table
| Indicator | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield (EU standard humidity) | |||||||||||
| Grain maize and corn-cob-mix | 8.51 | 9.2 | 9.77 | 7.47 | 9.91 | 7.94 | 8.51 | 8.83 | 10 | ||
| Triticale | 4.77 | 5.14 | 4.26 | 5.05 | 4.75 | 5.13 | 4.62 | 5.38 | 4.69 | 5.14 |
Understanding france crop yield: grain maize and corn-cob-mix
Grain maize and corn-cob-mix productivity tracks standardized harvest mass per cultivated hectare, capturing large-seeded cereal varieties grown for dry grain or specialized livestock feed preparations. The efficiency ratio divides total harvested dry-equivalent weight by the total land area dedicated to these specific maize crops, excluding sweetcorn grown for human fresh consumption and green maize harvested whole for silage. Cereal grains such as wheat and barley are entirely excluded.
Evaluating maize productivity requires recognizing its heavy reliance on summer irrigation and warmth, meaning drought conditions disproportionately impact this crop compared to winter cereals. Initial harvest estimates undergo revision as late-season drying processes and industrial starch factory receipts are tallied. Analysts should avoid comparing maize yields directly against small-grain cereals, because maize follows an entirely different biological growth cycle and harvesting calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include sweetcorn grown for human vegetables?
- No, sweetcorn is excluded; the measure is restricted to grain maize and corn-cob-mix intended for feed and industrial use.
- How does corn-cob-mix factor into the overall yield calculation?
- Cob-mix output is converted to standard dry grain equivalents so it can be aggregated alongside traditional grain maize harvests.
- Why are maize harvest figures often finalized later than other cereals?
- Maize matures later in the autumn and frequently requires artificial drying before accurate final weight measurements can be established.