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The concept of succession in private law is well-known among jurists. Agricultural succession, on the other hand, is introduced for the first time in Law 55 of 2011, better known as the Agricultural Code, and is an institution of a novel nature. In practice, this concept is largely unfamiliar. This has gradually led to the civil jurisdiction falling behind and becoming congested, as it must assume jurisdiction in those areas where specialized tribunals do not exist.
Now, considering that agricultural matters are governed by specific principles and rules, this work aims to present and emphasize that the purpose of the legal norm in the context of agricultural succession is to prevent property fragmentation, not because it is impossible, but because its purpose is the preservation, protection, and continuity of agricultural activity for its sustainable development.
