Authors : Oluwafunmise Fifo; Olajide Henny Eloini

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1305

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Abstract : Emerging threats to agriculture, including climate change, market volatility, and structural constraints that exacerbate income instability, are increasingly evident across many countries. Sound financial decision-making by farmers is critical to sustaining output and reducing sectoral destabilization. This paper, drawing on resilience theory and a review of literature, examines barriers to financial inclusion, such as gender discrimination, low literacy levels, and inadequate rural infrastructure, that limit farmers’ access to credit and other financial services. It analyzes the role of credit risk awareness and financial management skills in strengthening the resilience of livestock and mixed-farming enterprises. Emerging approaches, including peer-led financial education, integrating credit knowledge into agricultural extension services, and leveraging digital and mobile platforms for inclusive training, are also discussed. Findings show that financial literacy and responsible borrowing reduce vulnerability, enabling investment in income diversification and yield-enhancing technologies. The study contributes to ongoing discussions on agricultural resilience by identifying financial literacy as a critical foundation for building just and sustainable agro-industry systems.

Keywords : Agribusiness, Credit Risk Awareness, Financial Literacy, Agribusiness Resilience, Diversification, Financial Management.

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