MBIA
Vol. 23 No. 2 (2024): Management, Business, and Accounting (MBIA)

Impact of Agricultural Productivity on Small Farmers' Financial Wellbeing: The Role of Microfinance

Utami, Novia (Unknown)
Sitanggang, Marsiana Luciana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of agricultural productivity on farmers' financial wellbeing in Indonesia and the moderating role of microfinance in this relationship. The findings reveal that microfinance has a significant positive impact on farmers' financial wellbeing. Access to microfinance services allows farmers to obtain the necessary credit to invest in high-quality agricultural inputs, such as seeds, fertilizers, and modern equipment, which, in turn, enhances agricultural productivity and farmers' income. Additionally, increased agricultural productivity is significantly positively correlated with financial wellbeing. Higher productivity leads to greater crop yields and increased income from the sale of agricultural products. However, the study also finds that microfinance does not significantly moderate the relationship between agricultural productivity and financial wellbeing. This indicates that while microfinance contributes directly to financial wellbeing, it does not substantially enhance the effect of agricultural productivity on financial outcomes. Other factors, such as market access, infrastructure, and training, may play a more significant role in influencing this relationship.

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mbia

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

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The MBIA Journal is dedicated to the development, promotion and understanding of management, business, finance and accounting in their widest sense. The main objective is to provide an online forum to disseminate findings of research in the fields of management, business, finance and accounting ...