An inference that can be made about how these farmers protected themselves against uncertain weather and food shortages is that they stored food during the good seasons against the periods of uncertainties.
The excerpt tells the reader of the ordeals that farmers from Ethiopia have faced in the hands of their own government and also due to bad weather.
The people complained about the fact that they suffered from rain shortages and unfavorable government programs.
This inference was made from the closing statement in the excerpt which said that there were farmers who used to be able to produce food in a season that could last for up to 7 years.
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