Effectiveness of the Prohibition of Farming Land Splitting Policy (Study on Land Sale and Purchase)

Abstract

This study aimed to determine whether prohibiting the division of agricultural land into too small (less than 2 Ha) parts is still practical and relevant to society’s current situation. The literature used in this study was supported by data from Land Deed Making Officials (PPAT). According to the results, the policy is no longer effective in limiting the minimum agricultural land ownership and preventing agricultural land splitting. This policy is also no longer relevant because: first, the common area of agricultural land owned by farmers is less than 05 ha; second, many residents are forced to sell their agricultural land; and third, the prohibition encourages agricultural landowners to transfer land functions. Therefore, it is time for the government to reevaluate the minimum land ownership policy and the prohibition on breaking up agricultural land, considering the conditions and developments of community needs and the existing land area.