Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXIX, Issue 1
Written by Ștefan Laurențiu BĂTRÎNA, Andrei Ioan CURTUTIU, Sabin CHIȘ, Denisa Cristiana HETEA
This paper investigates the yield efficiency of maize cultivated in a private farm located in Macea, Romania. The study spans two agricultural years, 2024 and 2025, and involves eight commercial maize hybrids developed by three major seed companies. Field experiments were conducted to monitor and compare the performance of these hybrids in terms of grain yield. The average grain yield achieved in 2024 was 3,963 kg/ha, while in 2024 it declined to 2,920 kg/ha, likely reflecting interannual climatic variability and other environmental factors. Despite the lower yield in 2025, the
market selling price increased from 0.70 RON/kg in 2024 to 0.80 RON/kg in 2025, partially compensating for the production drop. The study offers a practical assessment of maize productivity in a private farming context and highlights the influence of hybrid selection, seasonal conditions, and market trends on crop efficiency. The results are relevant and aiming to optimize maize production under field conditions in Western Romania and similar agroecological regions. Further investigations integrating input use and cost-efficiency analysis could provide a more comprehensive picture of farm-level maize performance.
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{simplepopup popup="false" name="Citation17"}BATRINA S.L., CURTUTIU A.I., CHIS S., HETEA D.C. 2026, STUDY OF YELD QUANTITY AND ECONOMICAL IMPACT OF MAIZE OBTAINED IN A PRIVATE FARM LOCATED IN MACEA MICROZONE, ARAD COUNTY. Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXIX, Issue 1, ISSN 2285-5785, 148-156. {/simplepopup}