Explain the need and type of land reforms implemented in the agriculture sector.

After independence the land reforms were necessary –

•To promote the agricultural productivity

•To remove intermediaries and make a direct link between farmer and government and

•To bring equity in agriculture

The land reforms that were implemented in agricultural sector –

•Tenancy reforms and

•Reorganization of agriculture

Tenancy reforms is concerned with –

•Rent regulation

•Security of tenure and

•Ownership rights of tenants

Reorganization of agriculture is concerned with –

•The distribution of land

•Consolidation of holdings and

•Co-operative farming