Jurnal Kajian Agraria dan Kedaulatan Pangan (JKAKP)

Agrarian Reform in Occidental Negros, Philippines

Sabrina Joy Tan — 2024-12-30

Despite government implementation of agrarian reform programs, poverty and violence remain prevalent issues faced by communities dealing with agrarian problems. The dynamics of agrarian issues in Negros Occidental, a region rich in violent events related to agrarian reform policies, highlight the challenges. While the Philippine government initiated agrarian reform programs in the 1970s to redistribute land to landless farmers, aiming to promote wealth distribution and improve socio-economic conditions, implementation has not been successful. Bureaucratic inefficiencies and opposition hinder the reform process, leaving many vulnerable peasants economically insecure and in poverty. The complexity of agrarian dynamics in Negros Occidental involves strong opposition from landlords to agrarian reform, leading to systematic and structural violence. The engagement of various actors, such as the government, peasant communities, and corporations, in agrarian conflicts underscores the need for inclusive and sustainable approaches to agrarian reform in the Philippines for empowering marginalized communities and achieving social justice for peasants and rural peoples.

Agrarian Conflicts Across Ugandan Societies: A Complex Struggle

Shibli Jamal Shariff Asad — 2024-12-30

Agrarian conflicts in Uganda are deeply embedded in the nation's historical, social, and economic contexts. Rooted in colonial-era land policies, such as the Mailo land system, these conflicts continue to shape land ownership and agricultural practices, contributing to socio-economic inequalities. This paper examines the causes and consequences of agrarian disputes in Uganda, focusing on land tenure disputes, ethnic and regional conflicts, government policies, population pressures, and the commercialization of agriculture. The study finds that historical land tenure systems, particularly the Mailo system, have created lasting inequalities, while modern governmental policies and population growth exacerbate land-related conflicts. Additionally, the shift towards large-scale commercial agriculture has marginalized smallholder farmers, contributing to social instability. Addressing Ugandaâ€™s agrarian conflicts requires a comprehensive and inclusive approach to land reform, incorporating stronger governance, sustainable land management, and respect for indigenous rights.

Comparison of Challenges Facing Indonesian Peasants with Uganda Coffee Peasants

Badru Musilike — 2024-12-30

This study explains the comparison of challenges between Indonesian peasants (Mandoge) and Ugandan coffee peasants using a critical, systematic, and comparative qualitative research approach. Several sources used are the researcher's direct experience, books, journals, and other scientific works. The results of the study show that the challenges of Mandoge peasants and coffee peasants in Uganda have many similarities and also have differences that are not so significant. Both Mandoge peasants and Ugandan coffee peasants have the same challenges, namely experiencing land grabbing and eviction by companies and are certainly related to the government. Furthermore, to overcome this, they both established cooperatives which ultimately also went bankrupt. Meanwhile, in terms of differences, Mandoge peasants are more aware and willing to find solutions to the incidents that befell them, while Ugandan coffee peasants seem to be stagnant or confused about how to act due to lack of knowledge. However, in reality, land evictions in any world are not commendable actions that can be carried out arbitrarily because they are in power.

State and Farmers’ Protest in India

Mohamed Iyas Valarthodi — 2024-12-30

The Indian farmers' protests against the government's agricultural reforms marked a pivotal moment in the country's history, resonating not only nationally but also garnering international scrutiny and support. The Marxist theory of the state, which holds that the state primarily serves as an instrument of class power, advancing the interests of the ruling capitalist class at the expense of the working class, is used to study the farmers' response to the creation farmers' bills in India. This article employs the study of documents containing secondary data from the journal, news, working paper, and official website. The analysis highlights that the government has consistently favored capitalist interests, contributing to the marginalization of these farmers, and the current laws are seen as a continuation of this trend, further entrenching the power of large agribusinesses. The farmers, therefore, represent a significant moment of struggle against neoliberal policies that prioritize corporate interests ahead of the demands of the agrarian community.

Social Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Transformation in Malaysia

Intan Nursyahila binti Mohamad Basri — 2024-12-30

Social entrepreneurship in agriculture has emerged as a critical strategy to address Malaysia's challenges of food security, sustainability, and rural development. This study explores how social enterprises, such as Poptani Asian, are leveraging technology to promote sustainable farming practices, enhance agricultural productivity, and improve the livelihoods of rural communities. By empowering farmers with innovative tools and resources, these enterprises are contributing to local food production and reducing reliance on imports. The research highlights the significant role of social entrepreneurship in driving Malaysia's agricultural transformation and the challenges faced in achieving widespread impact. The study also discusses the potential for collaboration between the government, private sector, and consumers to overcome barriers and create a sustainable and resilient agricultural ecosystem in Malaysia.

State Versus Farmers: Potential for Agrarian Conflict in Algeria

El Ahmar Ikrame — 2024-12-30

This article explains potential conflict agrarian between countries against farmers in Algeria with use approach study qualitative in a way critical and systematic. Some the sources used, namely experience direct researchers, books, journals, and works scientific-scientific others. Research results show beginning start birth potential conflict agrarian State with farmers namely since the beginning of the colonial era France in Algeria and continuing until day. Country (government) Algeria after free from shackles colonization French make an effort advance agriculture in Algeria. Intention both those promoted by the government Algeria This precisely produce on the contrary, namely give birth to potential conflict agrarian which is not end between the State and farmers, such as regulation land that is not clearly, the infrastructure is not established, profitable capital loans adjacent party (country), and failed harvest (famine).