Land Tenure Policies and Property Rights Affecting Livestock Production in Bangladesh

Authors

  • Michael Rishit Bangladesh Agricultural University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47604/jlp.v3i1.2514

Keywords:

Land Tenure Policies, Property Rights, Livestock Production

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate land tenure policies and property rights affecting livestock production in Bangladesh.

Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: The study revealed a significant influence of secure land tenure on livestock productivity, investment decisions, and sustainability. Secure property rights are consistently associated with higher levels of livestock productivity, increased investment in animal husbandry practices, and improved land management strategies among rural households. Moreover, tenure security facilitates long-term investments in livestock genetic improvement programs, leading to higher milk yields and improved household incomes among dairy farmers.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Institutional Theory & Property Rights Theory may be used to anchor future studies on land tenure policies and property rights affecting livestock production in Bangladesh. Promote community-based natural resource management approaches that recognize customary land tenure systems. Empowering local communities to manage their grazing lands can enhance ecological sustainability, reduce conflicts, and improve livelihoods among pastoralist groups. Advocate for the legal recognition of customary land rights and indigenous knowledge systems in national land tenure policies. Acknowledging traditional tenure arrangements can strengthen tenure security, promote social equity, and enhance the resilience of livestock production systems.

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2024-04-26

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Rishit, M. (2024). Land Tenure Policies and Property Rights Affecting Livestock Production in Bangladesh. Journal of Livestock Policy, 3(1), 11–20. https://doi.org/10.47604/jlp.v3i1.2514

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