IMPLEMENTATION OF DEPOSIT AND NON-DEPOSIT SYSTEMS IN AQUACULTURE: AN ISLAMIC ECONOMICS PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

This study aims to examine how the practice of determining the selling price of shrimp feed between deposit and non-deposit aquaculturist at BUMKAM, and to evaluate these price differences from the perspective of Islamic Economic Law. This research is field research that uses primary and secondary data sources. The methods used to collect data include observation, interviews, and documentation, which are then analyzed qualitatively with an inductive approach. The results of the study show that there is a price difference in the buying and selling practices between deposit and non-deposit aquaculturists, where deposit aquaculturists receive a 5% discount under certain conditions. These transactions are conducted based on mutual agreement and willingness between both parties. The agreements between deposit aquaculturists and BUMKAM are made orally because it is considered more practical and faster. The instability of stock is not caused by the discount or hoarding of goods, but rather due to a decrease in supply from distributors which is beyond BUMKAM's control. From the perspective of Islamic Economic Law, this buying and selling practice is considered legitimate. The discount provided does not contain elements of tadlis (fraud), najasy (false bidding), or gharar (excessive uncertainty). The pricing is in accordance with Islamic pricing principles, meeting the necessary conditions to produce a fair price. The transactions conducted do not contradict Sharia, and all conditions and requirements are met. The transactions are carried out with the mutual consent of the aquaculturists and BUMKAM, without any element of coercion.