Blockchain Technology & Agricultural Supply Chain

Blockchain technology enables tracking of the origin, quality, and journey of agricultural products, reducing fraud, middlemen, and food safety risks. It enhances transparency, efficiency, and trust.

Mechanism

• Blockchain Basics: Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions and data in an immutable and secure way. Each transaction is recorded in a “block” that is cryptographically linked to the previous block, making tampering virtually impossible.

How It Works in Agriculture:

• Traceability: Every stage — from production (farmer), processing, storage, transportation, to distribution — is recorded on the blockchain.
• Example: The journey of rice from seed sowing to supermarket.
• Smart Contracts: Automated contracts ....