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The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of land fragmentation on paddy land
productivity in Land distribution schemes In Sri Lanka. A t die inception, landless
farmers were granted with equal sized low lands. Subsequently, the initial land
allocation was sub-divided and distributed among the children. Currently, the
contribution to Gross domestic product Is gradually declining, j Using systematic
random sample method, 935 paddy farmers were selected who were cultivating 1230
lowland plots In Anuradhapura district In Sri Lanka. Face to face Interviews were
conducted using a structured questionnaire to collect data. The results clearly Indicate
that the size o f the land plot has a positive and significant effect on land productivity.
The number of plots and distance has a statistically significant and negative effect on
productivity. The results suggest that land fragmentation adversely affects the land
productivity. Policies and programs that lead to Increase In plot size and decrease in
number o f plots owned by a fanner in order to Improve land productivity In land
distribution schemes In Sri Lanka.
