Corn is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world, originating in the Americas roughly 10,000 years ago. The earliest records of its domestication come from the region of Mexico, where indigenous peoples such as the Maya, Aztecs and Incas developed cultivars that became the foundation of their diet and culture.
With the arrival of Europeans in the Americas in the 15th century, corn was taken to Europe, Africa and Asia, becoming one of the most widely grown crops in the world. In Brazil, corn was already cultivated by indigenous peoples before Portuguese colonization, used in human food and in the preparation of traditional dishes such as pamonha and mingau.
During the colonial period, corn stood out as a staple food for both humans and animals. With the advance of commercial agriculture in the 20th century, its importance diversified, moving from a subsistence crop to one of the country’s main agricultural commodities.
Brazil’s diversity of climates allows corn to be grown in practically every region, with the Center-West, South and Southeast standing out in particular. The modernization of agriculture, including the use of hybrid and genetically modified seeds, has driven up corn’s productivity and competitiveness in the international market.
Corn Production, Region: Brasil
Source: IBGE
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