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Which subsistence crops are commonly cultivated by women in The Gambia?
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In The Gambia, there is a distinct division of labour regarding agricultural production. While men are primarily responsible for cash crops, women are responsible for cultivating subsistence crops to support their families and local communities.1
The subsistence crops commonly grown by women in The Gambia include: