How Does Croft Become Field:Theoretical Logic and Case Analysis of Cropland Fragmentation Governance
Solving the problem of cropland fragmentation has always been the focus of academ-ics.The No.1 central document for 2023 clearly proposes"turn the croft into field".Clarifing the logic of cropland fragmentation governance from the theory and practice will provide decision-making de-pendence.The paper constructs a logical framework of cropland fragmentation governance,based on the theory of"property right-benefit".The paper discusses the logic of expanding agricultural benefits from the perspective of"land contiguous""infrastructure function implementation""delimitation of property rights"and"equity transaction".Then use this framework to explain the practical logic of"turn the croft into field"in Tinghu,Yancheng.In order to improve the efficiency of cropland fragmenta-tion governance,it needs to optimize rural infrastructure,focus on the power confirmation of field,estab-lish a land capacity assessment mechanism,and pay attention to the use and management of overflowing land.
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