5 Countries That Produce the Most Corn

3. Federative Republic of Brazil

Tons of Corn Produced in 2020: 103 million

The Federative Republic of Brazil has the ninth largest GDP in the world which was worth $3.6 trillion in 2022. The country’s GDP per capita stands at $17,208. The Brazilian agricultural sector has won several accolades, such as being the world’s largest producer of coffee. This sector is known for its strong presence of family farming and produces different products such as wheat, sugarcane, tobacco, beans, soy, fruit, coffee, and cotton. However, the industry is also filled with rampant violations of child labor regulations. Brazil’s corn output was 103 million tons in 2020.

The Brazilian corn industry also employs several different technologies to enhance its corn output. For instance, transgenic corn and Bt corn are commonly used to prevent diseases and provide protection against insects. Brazilian corn research also involves planting hybrids during different time periods of the year to investigate growth. Finally, Brazilian researchers have also discovered that reducing spacing in seeding allows for significant productivity gains.