The number of men available for agricultural work had fallen from 4.8 million to 2.2 million, though with the help of women, agricultural production managed to be maintained at 90% of its pre-war total during the war.
Põllumajanduses töötavate meeste arv langes 4,8 miljonilt 2,2 miljonile, kuigi naiste abiga säilitas põllumajandustoodang 90% sõjaeelsest.