Farming Hacks

The article explores a growing trend of agricultural “hack” videos on social media, promising simple solutions to farming problems. These videos, often featuring purported experts, tout household items as miracle cures. While some non-pesticide methods exist, the videos oversimplify and exaggerate their effectiveness, potentially harming farmers who rely on them. Investigations reveal many such videos are produced by organizations employing actors with no agricultural expertise, aiming to generate views and profit through deceptive practices, a model also seen in law and medicine.