An Analysis of Indonesian Farmer’s Financial Literacy

The uncertainty of income earned by farmers, namely crop failure with a very high risk, will cause financial problems in their families. target or respondents this study are farmers who live Lahat Regency, South Sumatera. Initial findings indicate that the level inclusion Regency is still quite low. purpose to analyze farmers' literacy, identify components and factors affect literacy. research method applied descriptive analysis multiple regression. showed most literate were moderately category 47.2 percent least less was 24.5 percent. attitude component gave largest contribution literacy index, which 0.73. Besides, factor affecting education. policy implication resulting from existence structured promotion training for local governments. In addition, campaigning importance being educated inviting people start running agricultural business activities.