Yes it is because it needs to
Compromise is very important to a democracy because in a democracy the government is ran by the people or at least in a direct democracy its a little different for a representative democracy. Anyway compromise is important because if half of the country disagrees with the policy and the other half does politicians will typically lean towards making both sides happy with a compromise.
Is made food more available for the farmers and it was easier to put food on the tables for family's. Also the crops could be sold so the farmers could make extra money. I hope this helps you.