Agriculture's share of the economy is too large; with tens of millions of people employed in the entire industry chain, once it fails to withstand shocks, Austria's economy would suffer a heavy blow.
Despite having colonies to divert some pressure, the homeland remains the core. The time is still far from when we can shift away from primary industry; until the advent of chemical fertilizers, Austria's agricultural boon will not end.
Faced with reality, Franz could only promote the development of livestock farming earlier than planned, artificially increasing the consumption of grain.
The reason for the early push is mainly due to the fact that people's income levels have not risen enough, and there is a smaller demand for meat products in the market.
According to the original plan, Franz was prepared to focus on livestock farming after 1875, based on the economic development of European countries.
