Title: ISLAMIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIOECONOMICS: Theory, Urgency, and Practice in the World
By: Dr. Ir. SYAHYUTI, MSi.
Author's Introduction
The
reason for writing this book is “so simple”. For over 30 years (since 1992), I
worked as a researcher at the Agricultural Socio-Economic Research Office,
followed by three years at the National Agency for Research and Innovation
(BRIN), overseeing research on People's Economy, Pancasila Economy, and Sharia
Economy. Furthermore, I am Muslim, and a researcher whose duties include
writing. Thus, this simple book was written: "Islamic Agricultural
Socio-Economics."
Yes,
its main mission is to engage and raise awareness and concern among academics,
while also conveying data and information, albeit crude, that demonstrates how
the world has made serious moves to develop Sharia-compliant agricultural
socio-economics. Evidence of this is found in learning on campuses (both
religious and general), government institutions, empowerment by international
and local NGOs, research institutions, journals, and scientific events
(seminars and symposia).
Agriculture
in Islam is not just an economic activity, but also an act of worship steeped
in the values of divinity, justice, social responsibility, and sustainability.
The book, "ISLAMIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIO-ECONOMICS: Theory, Urgency, and
Practice in the World," is designed to address the challenges of a time
when the global agricultural sector is facing an ecological crisis, unequal
distribution of resources, and the degradation of human values. From an Islamic
perspective, this book offers a holistic solution—integrating sharia principles
with modern agricultural practices to achieve equitable food security.
Amidst
the dominance of an exploitative industrial agricultural system, Islam offers
an alternative paradigm. Islam provides guidance for farming, based on a divine
mandate, implemented in accordance with all sharia principles, and aimed at
socio-economic justice and ecological sustainability.
This
book is designed for all stakeholders. Academics offer various new concepts and
theoretical frameworks. Practitioners are expected to provide concrete examples
of Islamic agricultural activities and movements in various countries, while
governments and financial institutions will use it as a reference for Islamic
agricultural policies and financing.
The
book's perspective is: First, through existing knowledge. Therefore, it
counters, then demonstrates its weaknesses and how Islam can improve them,
along with existing factual evidence. So, it doesn't start with Islamic
concepts. Because we're not starting from scratch. Second, by comparing them
with existing knowledge. It begins with current theory and practice and their
dangers. Only then does it introduce Islamic "perfections." So, in
this book, I deconstruct agricultural socio-economic science, then reconstruct
it, and finally draw conclusions.
I
understand agricultural socio-economics—by reviewing books and courses at
universities at home and abroad—as an object formed by at least six basic
sciences: (agricultural) economics, sociology, anthropology, management,
communication, and politics.
This
book is primarily about concepts. For me, concepts are more important than
theory. Concepts are above theory. There is no theory without concepts.
Concepts are the essential element of science, not theory. Theory is the
relationship between two or more concepts.
Some
concepts are actually "Islamic," built on the spirit of universal
values of truth and divine nature, such as agrarian reform, Good Agricultural
Practice (GAP), organic farming, animal welfare, cooperatives, food
sovereignty, family farming, and fair trade (as an antidote to free trade).
However, in this book, I have "completed" them with Islamic values
and ethics, primarily focusing on the role of humans as caliphs (khalifah),
justice (adl), responsibility, and environmental protection. I have constructed
16 new concepts here as a first step in their globalization in academia and
practice (explained in chapter VI.)
This
book is expected to spark discussion and collective action to build an
agricultural system that is not only productive but also just and blessed, in
accordance with Islamic guidelines. Blessings in this world, blessings in the
hereafter. Amen.
SYAHYUTI
https://linktr.ee/yutisyahyuti
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Chapter I. INTRODUCTION
• Background
• Purpose of
Writing
• Writing Method
• Book
Systematics
Chapter II. PROBLEMS AND ROOTS OF AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS
2.1. Global
agricultural problems: food, agriculture, farmers
2.2. Roots of
the Problem: Concepts and Approaches
• Economics vs.
Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural
Economics vs. Agribusiness
• Agricultural
Economics vs. Agribusiness Management (AEM)
2.3. The Pros
and Cons of Agribusiness
• Root Causes
• Ignored
Anti-Mainstream Theories
Chapter III. LEARNING AGRICULTURAL SOCIO-ECONOMICS IN INDONESIA
3.1. Variety of
Faculties, Departments, and Curricula
3.2. Textbooks
Used
3.3.
Agricultural Socio-Economic Research and Journals
Chapter IV. CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIO-ECONOMICS
4.1. The Need to
Develop an Islamic Agricultural Socio-ECONOMIC Concept
4.2. Islamic
Socio-ECONOMICS as a Science
4.3.
"Socioeconomic" vs. "Socioeconomic" vs. "Social
Economy"
4.4. Formulating
the Concept of "Islamic Agricultural Socioeconomics"
4.5. Principles
of Islamic Agricultural Socioeconomics
• Justice
• Sustainability
• Social
Responsibility
4.6. Why is the
Islamic Agricultural Approach Better?
Chapter V. GLOBAL ISLAMIC AGRICULTURAL MOVEMENT
5.1. Knowledge:
The East as Light
5.2. Global
Movement: in Islamic and Non-Islamic Countries
• Education and
Research
• Books and
Journals
• Seminars and
Symposiums
• Global Farmer
Organizations and Empowerment Actions
5.3. Movement in
Indonesia
• Education and
Research
• Books and
Journals
• Seminars and
Symposiums
• Organizations
and Empowerment Actions
Chapter VI. ISLAMIZING WORLD AGRICULTURE
6.1. Perfecting
the Arab Agricultural Revolution
6.2.
"Already Islamic" Concepts
6.3. New
Concepts That Need to be Championed Globally
1. Islamic
Agrarian Reform
2. Islamic
Organic Agriculture
3. Islamic
Agricultural Financing
4. Islamic
Agricultural Labor System
5. Islamic
Agricultural Gender
6. Islamic
Supply Chain
7. Islamic Food
Security: Halal Food
8. Islamic Food
Economy
9. Islamic Food
System
10. Islamic
Agricultural Extension
11. Islamic Food
Sovereignty
12. Islamic
Cooperative
13. Islamic
Family Farming
14. Islamic
Agricultural Economy
15. Islamic
Agribusiness
16. Islamic
Agricultural Socioeconomy
Chapter VII. ISLAMIZING INDONESIAN AGRICULTURE
7.1. Intend that
Farming is an Act of Worship
7.2. Sharia
Agrarian Reform
7.3. Sharia
Agricultural Capital
7.4.
Sharia-compliant Pawning
7.5.
Agricultural Education through Islamic Boarding Schools
7.6.
Agricultural Campuses
Chapter VIII. STRATEGY AND STEPS FORWARD
8.1. Structure
of Islamic Agricultural Socio-Economic Sciences
8.2. The Need
for a More Productive Conceptual Discourse
8.2.
Institutions: Actors and Roles
8.3. Regulations
and Programs
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