Department of Economics & Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
*Corresponding Author email: sekhonmk@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 8 June, 2021.
The present study, based on primary data, was carried out with the objectives to study the pattern of sale of agricultural land, distribution of land and farmer’s perception towards land sale market in south-western region of Punjab. The data pertained to year 2015-16. The participation in land sale market of farmers was the highest among the small (26.67%) and semi-medium farmers (33.33%) and the lowest among large farmers. However, the extent of inequality with regard to distribution of land has increased after the transactions in sample households. Selling of land is still a social taboo among farming community. They need transparent system of land records, sale of land and registered persons to handle the market.
Agricultural land market, Land, Transactions, Land sale, Purchase
