"The government looked favourably on these farmers and gave them tax concessions; and in 1890 is passed a special law on 'agrarian colonies', offering up to twelve hectares per family, rent-free for the first three years and then on a low mortgage which would end after ten years if they took Bosnian citizenship. Altogether fifty-four such colonies were established, with a population of nearly 10,000."
The government was supportive of these farmers and granted them tax breaks in 1890. A special law called 'agrarian colonies' was passed that offered up to twelve hectares per family rent-free for the first three years, followed by a low mortgage that would be paid off after ten years if they became Bosnian citizens. This resulted in fifty-four such colonies being established with a population of nearly 10,000 people.