As early as 5am, farmers in rural Vom in Jos Plateau state set out to their strawberry farms. With torchlights strapped to their foreheads, they pick the delicate berries while the air is still cool. The earlier they are done picking, the earlier the trucks can move. Strawberries are at their best when cold, and any delay risks bruising or rot. But once the berries leave the farm, the real problem begins. After a careful harvest, the journey out of the farm to the big city buyers is precarious. With no direct flights, farmers rely entirel
As early as 5am, farmers in rural Vom in Jos Plateau state set out to their strawberry farms. With torchlights strapped to their foreheads, they pick the delicate berries while the air is still cool. The earlier they are done picking, the earlier the trucks can move. Strawberries are at their best when cold, and any delay risks bruising or rot. But once the berries leave the farm, the real problem begins. After a careful harvest, the journey out of the farm to the big city buyers is precarious. With no direct flights, farmers rely entirel