Amira noted down the numbers, processing them carefully. "That's not so promising, and we also need to consider the long-term sustainability and if we keep growing crops back-to-back without allowing the soil to replenish its nutrients, won't it become barren over time?"
Megan sighed. "Exactly. If we overwork the land without proper crop rotation or soil recovery methods, the fertility of the soil will degrade, making it unsuitable for farming."
Tommy ran a hand through his hair before asking the most critical question. "Alright… then let's cut to the chase—how much land do we need to expand to comfortably sustain our people?"
Megan looked up from her notes. "Based on our current population of 60,000—if we want to comfortably sustain everyone without worrying about food shortages and soil degradation—we need at least 4,000 hectares of farmland."
A heavy silence settled over the room.
Tommy groaned. "That's eight times of what we currently have…"