FAO agrarian law research highlights role in agricultural development

An analysis of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) bibliographic production reveals that agrarian law is treated as a fundamental instrument for agricultural development. Since the 1970s, the FAO has utilized legal frameworks to organize production, implement land reforms, structure agricultural policies, and protect natural resources.

The research suggests that sustainable agricultural development requires more than just economic resources and technical knowledge; it necessitates adequate institutions and a legal system capable of organizing agricultural activities, land use, and rural producers.