Aguilar, Markenly C.

RPH REACTION PAPER

BSIT 303

Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Reality

Introduction:

First of all,

Even with the best of intentions, many farmers still struggle with poverty as a result of agrarian reform.
This response paper investigates the enduring obstacles that impede the revolutionary influence of
agricultural reforms on farmers' economic circumstances.

The Issue Itself:

The depressing reality is that many farmers continue to be entangled in the web of poverty in spite of
reforms aimed at ending historical land inequities. The disparity between policy and practice
necessitates a critical analysis of the underlying causes of this paradox.

Challenges and Inequities:

The persistent hardship of farmers is caused by a number of factors. Important barriers include
inadequate post-distribution assistance, restricted credit availability, and the difficulty of making the
switch from subsistence to commercial farming. Furthermore, unclear land tenure circumstances and
market swings make the issue worse.

Policy Implementation Discrepancies:

Although there are policies for agrarian reform on paper, they frequently don't translate into real
advantages for farmers. Farmers are placed in a precarious situation as a result of bureaucratic
inefficiencies, corruption, and inadequate resources that hinder the effective execution of these policies.

Structural Issues:

The continuation of poverty among farmers is also a result of more general structural problems like the
dynamics of the world market, climate change, and technological inequality. Farmers encounter
additional difficulties as a result of these factors, making it more difficult for them to escape the cycle of
poverty.

Proposed Solutions:

A comprehensive strategy is needed to alleviate farmers' persistent poverty. Important measures

include bolstering post-reform support, expanding credit availability, and funding agricultural education.
It is also essential to address more general structural issues through technological interventions and
international cooperation.
Conclusion:

In summary, the fact that farmers continue to live in poverty in spite of agrarian reforms highlights the
necessity of a thorough reassessment of how policies are implemented. Only when the gap between
policy intent and its practical implementation can be effectively closed will true transformation take
place. It demands that everyone work together to make sure that the agrarian reforms actually improve
the lives of the people they are supposed to uplift.