In the mid-1980s, the Ethiopian provinces of Gojjam, Hararghe, Tigray, and Wollo were all victims of a drought. With record-setting low rainfall totals, crop production was negatively impacted. The decreased supply of food resulted in very high prices for food. These high prices created food insecurity for thousands in Ethiopia. How did the drought of the mid-1980s impact the food supply for many Ethiopians?
Thousands of people within the drought-affected areas were forced to grow their own food.
Crops in the drought-affected areas were destroyed, which led to a decreased food supply and higher food prices.
Food insecurity in drought-affected areas created a lower demand for food despite an increase in crop production.
Drought-affected areas had lower crop production and farmers were forced to sell their crops at lower prices.