What is bargadari system?

The bargadari system is a sharecropping arrangement, primarily found in South Asia, where landowners allow tenants to cultivate their land in exchange for a portion of the crop yield. This system often places tenants in a vulnerable position, as they may face high rents and limited rights, leading to cycles of debt and poverty. While it can provide land access to those without means, it often perpetuates economic inequality and exploitation in rural communities. The bargadari system has been a subject of reform efforts aimed at improving tenant rights and agricultural practices.