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Agriculture
Around 20 Lakh Acres of Karnataka Farmland Sold Since 2021
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:02 AM
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Deccan Herald reports that nearly 20 lakh acres of agricultural land in Karnataka have changed hands since 2021.
Deccan Herald has compiled data showing that almost 20 lakh acres of farmland across Karnataka have been sold since the beginning of 2021. The figure aggregates transactions recorded over the past two years, covering both smallholder plots and larger estates.
The sales are spread across the state’s major agricultural districts, indicating a steady flow of land from private owners to new buyers. While the report does not break down the motives behind each transaction, the volume suggests a notable shift in land‑ownership patterns.
State officials and farmer organisations have taken note of the trend, citing concerns about its impact on agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. The data is expected to inform upcoming policy discussions on land reforms and the regulation of agricultural land transfers in Karnataka.
The sales are spread across the state’s major agricultural districts, indicating a steady flow of land from private owners to new buyers. While the report does not break down the motives behind each transaction, the volume suggests a notable shift in land‑ownership patterns.
State officials and farmer organisations have taken note of the trend, citing concerns about its impact on agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. The data is expected to inform upcoming policy discussions on land reforms and the regulation of agricultural land transfers in Karnataka.