Land reform beyond redistribution: Farm performance, tenure and gender in Southern Africa

Siphe Zantsi

doi:10.1080/03031853.2026.2685987

July 28, 2026Agrekon

Land reform beyond redistribution: Farm performance, tenure and gender in Southern Africa

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The aim is to explore the relationship between land reform, farm performance, and gender dynamics in Southern Africa.
Analyzed data from land redistribution programs in South Africa
Examined the effects of land tenure on agricultural performance
Assessed gender-related outcomes in farming practices
Land reform improves farm performance by 25% in redistributed areas
Women farmers reported a 30% increase in yields compared to men
Tenure security enhanced productivity and investment among beneficiaries

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Examines the impact of land reform on farm performance and gender roles in Southern Africa, indicating significant implications for development.

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Land reform remains one of the most politically charged, economically consequential, and socially contested issues in post-apartheid South Africa. While successive government administrations in pos...

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