This study analyzes the implementation of agrarian reform programs in southern Garut and their contribution to improving farmers' welfare. Agrarian reform is positioned as a strategic instrument to reduce land ownership inequality, strengthen farmers' rights, and promote sustainable rural development. Through land redistribution, the provision of ownership certificates, and access to supporting programs such as agricultural extension and formal credit, farmers gain legal certainty, increased productivity, and expanded market participation. The results of the study show that agrarian reform has a multidimensional impact: economically, it increases farmers' access to productive resources; socially, it strengthens their status and reduces their vulnerability to eviction; and institutionally, it encourages the strengthening of farmer organizations in accessing government assistance. However, program implementation still faces various challenges, including bureaucratic obstacles, overlapping ownership claims with the forestry and private sectors, and weak institutional capacity at the local level. In conclusion, agrarian reform in the southern Garut region has the potential to be a major driver of farmer welfare, provided that it is integrated with broader rural development policies and supported by a strengthened institutional framework. Active stakeholder participation, transparent governance, and fair resolution of agrarian conflicts are key factors in ensuring the sustainability of its impact.
Herlina Ratna Sambawa Ningrum (Tue,) studied this question.