Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Form 3 Agriculture notes on the topic of Agricultural Economics II (Land Tenure and Land Reform).

  The topics and sub-topics covered in the document include:

  • Introduction to Land Tenure
    • Land is described as an important factor of production, and the efficiency of its use is influenced by the conditions under which it is held.
    • Land tenure is defined as the possession of the legal rights to the use of land, and different rights give rise to different tenure systems.
  • Types of Land Tenure Systems
    • The notes detail two major classes of land tenure systems:
      • Collective Tenure Systems: This involves the possession of rights over land by a whole community. An example is the Communal Tenure System. Its advantages, such as preventing landlessness and fragmentation, and disadvantages, like the lack of incentive for conservation, are discussed. Other collective systems mentioned are co-operative tenure and state ownership.
      • Individual Tenure Systems: In this system, an individual holds the legal rights to the land. This includes the Owner-operator/Freehold system, where the farmer has maximum rights, and the Leasehold/Tenancy system, where a tenant pays rent to a landlord.
  • Land Reform
    • Land reform is defined as any planned change in the land tenure system to improve land use and productivity.
    • Land Adjudication and Registration: This process involves establishing legitimate ownership, measuring boundaries, and recording land details to issue a legal title deed.
    • Importance of a Title Deed: The notes highlight that a title deed provides security of tenure, can be used as collateral for loans, prevents land disputes, and allows owners to earn income by leasing the land.
    • Land Settlement and Resettlement: Settlement is defined as the occupation of previously uninhabited land, while resettlement is the transfer of people from densely to sparsely populated areas. The objectives include settling the landless and increasing agricultural productivity.

  These notes are comprehensive, neat, and printable, making them an excellent resource for students studying land tenure systems and reform in agriculture. They are also highly suitable for teachers to use for lesson preparation, providing a structured and clear guide to the topic.

• Length:

  7 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Form 3
• Subject:

  AGRICULTURE

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