Why did farm prices fall in the 1950s?
1.Farmers were affected by the baby boom.
2.Farmers produced more than they could sell.
3.Farmers could not sell their products in Europe.
4.Farmers saw their government subsidies reduced.
5. Increase in competition from large commercial farms.
6. Changes in consumer demand for food products.
7. Economic downturn and decrease in overall purchasing power.
8. Technological advancements leading to increased efficiency in farming practices, resulting in oversupply.
9. Increase in international trade and competition from imported agricultural products.
10. Poor weather conditions leading to lower crop yields.