In this era, only the industrialized large farm model could rapidly advance the development of agricultural production technology.
For the farmers, although they would take great care of their land, their lack of funds and technology meant they were utterly incapable of improving agricultural techniques.
At the same time, small farmers were also very conservative.
Joseph remembered that in the 19th century, French farmers still maintained their ancient farming habits, preferring the simplest and cheapest farm tools, and they firmly resisted the cultivation of cash crops, believing that a full granary would provide peace of mind for the family.
However, large farms backed by capital were not aiming for self-sufficiency, but rather pursuing higher profits!
