How did droughts during the 1970s and 1980s affect Gambian agriculture?

The droughts that occurred during the 1970s and 1980s caused significant damage to agricultural production in The Gambia, with the impact being particularly severe for farming activities located upriver.1

While these environmental challenges hindered output, the country was notably less affected by the droughts than other nations in the region, and it has since experienced a steady recovery in its agricultural sector.1