The industrial situation was still more or less in line with Arthur's expectations, and this level of industry was sufficient to cope with future wars.
Even if total steel production differed slightly, Australasia's industrial capacity could be expanded at any time, so it was basically not a major problem.
After Industry Minister Joey finished speaking, Arthur turned his gaze toward Agriculture Minister Maciej.
Strategic food reserves were extremely important. Arthur had made that clear long ago.
"Your Majesty, as of the end of last year, our strategic food reserves stood at 20.25 million tons, enough to supply 55 million people for two years." Agriculture Minister Maciej spoke with an unmistakable look of pride.
"Taking our relatively advanced animal husbandry into account, our food reserves can fully sustain us for two to three years, while fresh food is being produced continuously every year."
Although food reserves were extremely important, more was not necessarily better.
After all, Australasia currently had a population of only 40 million. If its strategic food reserves were too large, they would simply become an economic burden.
"How much food do we currently produce each year?" Arthur asked.
"Your Majesty, as of last year, the total area of our arable land had exceeded 48 million acres, equivalent to approximately 194,000 square kilometers."
"Thanks to this enormous expanse of arable land, our annual food production has surpassed 28.25 million tons, while our average annual food exports exceed 13 million tons." Speaking of the Agricultural Department's achievements, Minister Maciej was visibly excited.
These figures not only looked impressive but also represented Minister Maciej's accomplishments.
For these Cabinet Members, this year was unquestionably the most important year of their political careers.
That was because this summer, only a few months away, the election for Australasia's eighth Cabinet Government would be held.