For many years, Peter Boit grew maize on his vast farm. But with dwindling fortunes, like other large-scale maize farmers, he decided to diversify into coffee and tree farming.
“Maize cultivation is no longer a profitable venture due to high investment and low returns. Cartels in the supply market chain cause artificial shortage prior to harvest to flood the market with cheap imports lowering prices for the local produce” says Mr Boit.
