The state did however, keep the right to seize land for resettlement purposes, but compensation would have to be paid out in foreign currency. In the end, due to the pressure from the states, ZANU/ZAPU gave in and accepted the settlement. These boundaries were to remain in effect for 10 years. .
Because of this, the Zimbabwean government was tied into a relation of agrarian transformation. This effectively ruled out any significant redistribution of land. The fact remained that after the war there was an urgent need for rebuilding, and measures to concentrate on mass dislocation and the collapse of peasant production. Also, as a result of the collapse of peasant farming, white farmers were producing ninety per cent of the countries marketed food requirement, placing white farmers in a strong economic and political position at the end of the war. The restrictions forced from the Lancaster House agreement remained a regular way in Zimbabwe land reform. .
The agrarian reform program was intended to take half of the land owned by the whites farmers and distribute it to the poor, the black community, the commercial farmers, and the war veterans. There would also be desegregation with the remaining farmland to promote black entry into the areas. This would help to create property rights and stability. It would also promote economic growth with the redistribution of land with more intensive small farmer production and provide national food security. .
In 1990, the government was no longer controlled by the requirements of the Lancaster Agreement. An amended Constitution was provided for the redistribution of land in the country. Various governments have provided grants in order to assist in the process of land redistribution and compensation. Many amendments have been instituted in order to provide for an ample redistribution of the land, while still allowing the fair compensation of landowners.
