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Fight Misinformation With The Help of a Network Of Scholars and Practitioners

Online misinformation and disinformation, including agricultural misinformation, are grave threats to both science and society, contributing to science denial and polarization. The recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and political instability have propelled significant efforts in academia and policy to combat misinformation and disinformation in health and politics. Historically, the agri-food and rural community has been vulnerable to this threat, yet it has not received the attention it deserves in scholarly, policy, and practitioner circles. The disastrous impact of agricultural misinformation on organic farming policy in Sri Lanka in 2022 serves as a stark reminder of how smallholders and farmers worldwide are affected by this phenomenon.
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Understanding Agricultural Misinformation in the Digital Age

Explore the complex landscape of agricultural misinformation in today’s digital era. Our research delves into how false information spreads across social media, affecting farmers, consumers, and policymakers. Learn to identify and combat myths about sustainable farming, GMOs, and climate-smart agriculture. Discover tools for fact-checking and critical thinking in the agri-food sector. Join our mission to promote evidence-based practices, foster food security, and support rural communities. Together, we can cultivate a more informed and resilient agricultural future, ensuring sustainable development.

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Investigating knowledge dissemination and social media use in the farming network to build trust in Smart Farming Technology adoption.

This paper explores how farmer networks and social media impact the adoption of smart farming technology (SFT), particularly…

Misinformation vs. disinformation: What to know about each form of false information, and how to spot them online.

The article explains the difference between misinformation (false information shared without harmful intent) and disinformation (deliberately false information…

How communication affects the adoption of digital technologies in soybean production: A survey in Brazil.

This study examines how different forms of communication—mass media, social media, and interpersonal meetings—affect the adoption of digital…

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