Since receiving news that the French government intended to initiate the "Colonial Farming Project," the Vienna Government had been on edge.
To this day, agriculture remains the most important pillar industry in Austria, employing the most people.
The capacity of the international grain market is limited. Had it not been for Austria calling for an international agricultural summit and leading the establishment of the International Agricultural Product Export Alliance, where major grain producing countries collectively control export volumes and jointly set grain prices to avoid vicious competition, things would not be as prosperous as they are now.
However, all this is based on the premise that supply and demand are basically balanced, and any country enhancing its grain production could cause market disruptions.
Franz, "How many suitable agricultural colonies do the French have available?"
