Influence of Fake News on Intention to Engage in Agriculture among Youths

Abstract

Objective: The study examined the influence of fake news on youths' intentions to engage in agricultural activities in Nigeria.

Method: The study employed a survey research design. The sample size, which was determined using an online sample size calculator, was 333 respondents. Purposive and availability sampling techniques were used to obtain the views of the study's respondents. Mean, standard deviation, and simple frequency and percentage tables were used to analyse the obtained data.

Results: The study found that fake news about agriculture influences youths' understanding of agriculture, attitudes, and intention to go into agriculture.

Conclusion: Fake news can confuse and deceive people and negatively influence youths' perceptions of crop farming and other agricultural activities.