How does peanut farming affect the division of work between men and women in The Gambia?

In The Gambia, the agricultural sector is characterized by a distinct division of labour based on gender.1

While peanuts—the country's most valuable agricultural commodity—are a primary focus of the economy, the responsibility for them falls to men. Men are specifically tasked with the planting, cultivation, and harvesting of these cash crops.1

In contrast, women are primarily responsible for the cultivation of subsistence crops, including rice, cassava, yams, lentils, and various vegetables such as tomatoes and eggplant. This separation of roles ensures that while men manage the production of the nation's main export, women maintain the essential food supply for local consumption.1