<![CDATA[Sharecropping in this digital era is still carried out by Indonesian farmers, including South Kalimantan. This study aimed to determine the extent to which digital literacy, urbanization, and religious authority influence farmers’ understanding of legal responsibilities, dispute prevention, and documentation. In this study, we used a qualitative socio-legal approach by interviewing 10 farmers and landowners in both Banjarmasin (the city) and Hulu Sungai (the rural area). Field interviews were conducted in urban-periurban Banjarmasin and rural Hulu Sungai with farmers, landowners, village officials, and religious leaders. The results show that digital literacy is gradually transforming traditional verbal agreements into written contracts. The findings indicate that rural communities still predominantly rely on oral agreements based on strong trust and social cohesion, whereas urban farmers demonstrate a greater preference for written agreements. The results further show that digital exposure has increased legal awareness, particularly among younger and more educated farmers, although religious legitimacy continues to influence contractual behavior. Agrarian agreements are evolving gradually and in layers due to cultural continuity, moral authority, and emerging digital competencies. Understanding these dynamics is crucial when developing context-sensitive policy plans. These strategies can enhance legal empowerment without disrupting local beliefs and socio-religious principles.]]>
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