Pesticide misuse among small Andean farmers stems from pervasive misinformation by retailers
A study that aimed at exploring the responsibility of pesticide retailers in the misuse of pesticides among farmers, an issue according to the authors not well documented and blame usually directed at…
Smallholder farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards biological control of papaya mealybug in Kenya
the study explores the reasons behind the slow adoption of IPM in developing countries, taking Kenya as a case study, it claims that there is poor involvement of farming communities in the…
Plurality of opinion, scientific discourse and pseudoscience: an in depth analysis of the Séralini et al. study claiming that Roundup™ Ready corn or the herbicide Roundup™ cause cancer in rat
A study negating the results of another study that was done on the impact of the commercial chemical product: Round Up. The paper discusses why they oppose the results and discuss the…
Into the weeds : Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company.
A documentary about a worker at Monsanto company, Dewayne Johnson, who became the face of a legal battle against the company for its product Round Up.
Research on the Online Spread of Rumors about the Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products in the New Media Era Using an Improved SEIRS Model
The study is focused around rumors regarding the safety of agriculture produce in China, in light of the increased use of online media. the authors refer to the terms netizens and rumor…
Food scandals, media exposure, and citizens’ safety concerns: A multilevel analysis across Chinese cities
The study collects data regarding perceptions of food safety risks in China, specifically within 30 cities. It suggests that poor education on food safety, is one of the root causes behind amplification…
Fungicide Resistance and Misinformation: A Game Theoretic Approach
A study on farmer behavior regarding the use of fungicide in light of the fungicide resistance problem. It is discussed by applying a compensation mechanism between neighboring farmers and the effect of…
Misinformation In the Media: Global Coverage of GMOs 2019-2021
A study on GMO misinformation in the media. The results show that the misinformation problem regarding the research topic supersedes that of other highly debatable subjects such as COVID, climate change and…
Organic farming: Does it contribute to contaminant-free produce and ensure food safety?
An interesting article on the misconceptions of the benefits of organic farming on the ecosystem, especially in terms of organic waste management.
