Solutions to Prevent the Fragmentation of Inherited Agricultural Lands in the Laws of Iran and Turkey

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.

2 Associate Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran

Abstract

The division of agricultural land through inheritance is a significant factor contributing to the fragmentation of farmland into smaller plots over time, often resulting in changes in land use. Preserving the integrity of agricultural land is essential for ensuring food security and promoting sustainable development, making it a critical concern for policymakers. In Turkey, legislators have addressed this issue by enacting specific laws to prevent the fragmentation of agricultural land and to restrict changes in its use. Similarly, Iran has implemented legislation aimed at preventing the division of agricultural land through inheritance. However, this law has not achieved its intended objectives, and the subdivision of agricultural land continues. This essay examines Turkey's experience and proposes appropriate legal solutions to improve Iran's approach to preserving agricultural lands. Iran enacted a law to prevent the fragmentation of agricultural lands due to inheritance; however, this law has not achieved the desired goal, and the division of agricultural lands continues. By analyzing Turkey's experience, this essay offers suitable solutions to address Iran's legal challenges in this area.

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  • Receive Date: 06 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 13 July 2024
  • Accept Date: 21 September 2024

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