Labor characteristic on brackish water aquaculture in Aceh Tamiang Regency

Abstract

Farmer and labor have a working relationship in shrimp aquaculture. These relationships are affected by the social status, economic motive, and competence of the workers/laborers. This research aims to (1) analyze the characteristics of labor in Aceh Tamiang Regency and (2) analyze the work relationships existing in each technology used. The research was conducted in April – May 2021. Primary data were collected from interviews with the purposive respondents using a structured questionnaire. Meanwhile, literature reviews are secondary data obtained from literature reviews and information provided by related institutions. The research findings showed that 89% of the respondents use traditional technology, 5% semi-intensive methods, and 6% apply intensive technology. Conventional technology is commonly self-employed and involves family members. In contrast, the semi-intensive and intensive technologies employ skilled laborers with monthly salaries and the yield sharing system (bagi hasil). Consequently, the capacity of the traditional fish pond farmers needs to improve to achieve the skillful need. Employee relationships in semi-intensive and intensive brackish water business ponds are mainly hired skilled labor from other places by legal binding. Both neglected to employ local people to maintain a social relationship.