Adjei-Mensah, JamesTham-Agyekum, Enoch KwameNdosi, JacquelineAnkuyi, FredNimoh, FredAnkrah, Daniel Adu2026-04-082026-04-082026James Adjei-Mensah, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Jacqueline Ndosi, Fred Ankuyi, Fred Nimoh & Daniel Adu Ankrah (06 Mar 2026): Fake News on the Farm: How Misinformation Shapes Cocoa Farmers’ Decisions in Jukwa, Ghana, Journal of Agricultural & Food Information, DOI: 10.1080/10496505.2026.2633141.1049-6505 (print)1540-4722 (online)10.1080/10496505.2026.2633141http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109470DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT : Data will be made available upon reasonable request.Cocoa is vital to Ghana’s economy, yet misinformation threatens productivity by distorting farmers’ decision-making. This study examined how misinformation affects cocoa farmers in Jukwa District using a cross-sectional survey of 390 farmers. Farmers accessed information from multiple sources, but extension officers were the most frequently used. However, a considerable number of farmers had acted on false information in pruning, pricing, fertilizer application, and pest control. Misinformation spread mainly through peer interactions, cooperatives, and radio/television. Logistic regression showed radio/television, community information centers, and social media increased susceptibility. Strengthening extension services is essential to counter misinformation and promote informed decisions.en© 2026 The Author(s). Published with license by Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. This is an electronic version of an article published in Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, vol. , no. , pp. , 2026. doi : 10.1080/10496505.2026.2633141. Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension is available online at : https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/wafi20.Agricultural informationDecision-makingFake newsFarmMisinformationCocoa farmersGhanaPostprint Article