Access to land ownership, public policies, and family agriculture in Puan, Argentina

Abstract

Access to land ownership for production in Argentina is a long-standing issue that has been addressed from numerous perspectives, including the development of regulations, public policies, and literature. It continues to hinder the activities of families who engage in agriculture. The objective of this study is to discuss the public policies of access to land ownership, which are used for family agriculture, in the Puan district of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The methodology is based on qualitative methods and mainly uses semi-structured interviews. Additionally, it includes the analysis of statistical data from agricultural censuses. The results show a substantial difference between current and previous policies. The main conclusions indicate a clear impact of land policies on effective access to land ownership, as well as an absence of said policies. Also, the market plays a central role in the processes of land access, displacing other actors and altering territories.