Only a solution of ammonium bis proprionate and propionic acid will give temporary control and prevention of the growth of fungi in high moisture maize but will not destroy Aflatoxin - present before treatment of the grain. The grain still must be dried. Maize, highly contaminated with Aflatoxin, can be detoxified efficiently with ammonia. The resulting grain is safe and can be used for feeding cattle and swine but is not suitable for human consumption and does not move in international trade. Maize production in Thailand Maize is presently the fourth most important crop produced in Thailand.
Maize production is particularly important in the north, north-east and central regions.
Since maize cultivation is a low cost input system, farmers tend to increase planting area rather then intensify production. Though increasing, production is still low when compared to other maize growing countries. Only some farmers accept new production technology such as fertilizing, pest control and seed of new high yielding varieties. The increased production was intended to come from extension of the cultivated area. The promotion by extension of maize quality improvement will be a priority.