The article discusses the agricultural incentives in Western Europe, focusing on the diversity of soils, climates, and social conditions in the region. It highlights the historical factors that have shaped farming structures and the productivity growth in the agricultural sector post-World War II. The research shows that output per person in agriculture increased more than in manufacturing in most Western European countries from 1949 to 1959, due to mechanization, modernization, and the movement of rural workers to other sectors. This indicates a significant shift in the agricultural landscape of Western Europe during that period.