The effects of subtle misinformation in news headlines
This study examines how misleading headlines, which emphasize secondary content rather than the main point of an article, impact readers’ memory, reasoning, and impressions. In two experiments, it demonstrates that misleading headlines…
Evaluation of Information and Communication Technology Utilization by Small Holder Banana Farmers in Gatanga District, Kenya.
This paper examines the role of ICTs in providing agricultural information to smallholder banana farmers, with radio, television, and mobile phones being the most accessible tools for production and marketing knowledge. Socio-economic…
Who drives the digital revolution in agriculture? A review of supply-side trends, players, and challenges
This paper explores the potential of digital agriculture to accelerate agricultural transformation, highlighting its opportunities and challenges. It emphasizes that private firms, including both established agribusinesses and new tech startups, are driving…
From Colonialism to Green Capitalism: Social Movements and Emergence of Food Regimes
This paper argues that a new corporate-environmental food regime is emerging as part of a broader restructuring of capitalism, reflecting specific social and political compromises. It traces the evolution of past food…
Patterns of inequalities in digital agriculture: A systematic literature review.
This literature review discusses the rise of ‘smart farming’, ‘agriculture 4.0’, and ‘digital agriculture’, which involve the use of data-related technologies like big data, AI, and automation in farming. It covers the…
Communication and Capacity Building: Exploring Clues from the Literature on Rural Development
The paper discusses the critical role of communication in rural development, highlighting its historical and modern applications through education, traditional media, and ICTs. It emphasizes the importance of effective communication tools and…
Social media and cookies: challenges for online privacy
This paper examines how Web 2.0 and social media have introduced “mass self-communication,” which empowers users but also poses privacy risks. It highlights the paradox of social media’s potential benefits and downsides,…
PAPA Knows Best: Principles for the Ethical Sharing of Information on Social Networking Sites
This paper explores how social networking sites have transformed the information society described by Mason 23 years ago, prompting a reevaluation of social contracts meant to protect society members. It examines historical…
Expanding the reach of extension through social media
This paper discusses how Extension professionals can use social media to enhance traditional technology transfer methods and reach new audiences. It highlights the increasing popularity of social media and its potential to…
Entrepreneurial Extension Conducted via Social Media
This paper highlights how the widespread availability of the Internet has led to the rise of social media, creating new communication opportunities for Extension professionals and businesses. A team at Penn State…
