Changes in the agricultural structure lead to changes in the cultural landscape. In the F.R.G. production conditions for agriculture have fundamentally changed since 1950: technological progress in agriculture has teleased an enormous amount
of labour urgently needed in other branches of the economy. The increasing purchasing power of large parts of the population led to changed consumption demands. Agriculture had to adapt itself continuously, and produce cheaper and more goods. Since
Les conditions de production agricole ont fondamentalement changé depuis 1950: les innovations techniques ont fortement diminué le travail au profit d'autres branches de l'économie. L'agriculture a dû s'adapter en produisant plus et à meilleur