Sani Danladi, a tomato farmer in his mid-50s, stood quietly on his expansive farm, surveying rows of ripe tomatoes ready for harvest. The sight should have marked a moment of triumph after months of labour.
But the sense of accomplishment quickly gave way to worry. With weak demand, low prices and limited storage options, Danladi realised he could not keep his tomatoes fresh for more than two days without selling them off cheaply.
His experience mirrors that of millions of smallholder farmers who produce the bulk of Nigeria’s food but lac
