The growing use of digital technologies in agriculture exposes farmers to increasing cybersecurity risks. This study assessed cybersecurity awareness among farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria, and examined factors associated with awareness levels. A cross sectional survey of 117 farmers was conducted using a structured questionnaire. Results show a moderate level of cybersecurity awareness (grand mean = 3.41). Farmers demonstrated stronger awareness of common cyber threats, particularly risks of sharing personal information online (mean = 4.07) and social media account compromise (mean = 3.94), but weaker knowledge of reporting cybercrime (mean = 2.57). Key challenges to safe digital participation include limited digital safety knowledge (mean = 2.47), poor internet connectivity (mean = 2.45), and irregular power supply (mean = 2.37). Chi square analysis indicated that awareness differed significantly across age groups (χ² = 26.19, p = 0.003). Multiple regression showed no statistically significant independent predictors. The findings highlight the need for practical digital safety training and improved rural digital infrastructure.
Keywords: Nigeria, cybersecurity awareness, digital access, rural farmers, structural barriers
