GMO discussion on Twitter
The paper aims at studying the drift between public opinion and scientific facts regarding GMOs. It focuses its analysis on topic on twitter and makes the linkages to conspiracy theories, specifically GMOs…
“Climate smart agriculture” is a dangerous hoax
The article is a statement by La Via Campesina, the world’s largest organization representing peasants and small-scale farmers, expressing their stance of rejection towards climate-smart agriculture
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…
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.
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…
