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.