ZONING SYSTEM IN IRRIGATING RICE FIELDS IN KEULILING RESERVOIR ACCORDING TO THE CONCEPT OF HAQ AL-MAJRA

Study in Kuta Cot Glie Aceh Besar, Indonesia

Abstract

Management and supervision of irrigation in Keuliling Reservoir play an important role in ensuring adequate water supply for rice farming in the region. By implementing a zoning system, air distribution can be carried out evenly to various areas in need so that each farmer has the right to the air used for their rice fields. However, in practice, injustice in the distribution of air often arises, such as unilateral control by several farmers, which can disrupt the distribution that should be fair. To overcome this, deliberation and coordination between farmers are needed, which can be facilitated through the Water User Farmers Association (P3K) to plan joint air needs before the planting season begins. In addition, the concept of haq al-majra is also relevant in the management of rice field irrigation, especially in Cot Glie District, where farmers are given the right to utilize water channels on other people's land for the benefit of irrigating their rice fields, as long as it does not cause harm to other parties. The application of haq al-majra aims to create justice and harmony between farmers in the use of water. However, practices in the field are often disrupted by acts of injustice, such as blocking or unilaterally controlling water channels. Therefore, the implementation of haq al-majra must be carried out with full responsibility and prioritize long-term principles to ensure fair air distribution and avoid losses for other farmers.