Revolutionizing the Farm-to-Table Journey

Abstract

In recent years, blockchain technology has gained a lot of attention for its various applications in various fields, with agriculture being one of the most promising. The use of blockchain in agriculture covers areas such as food security, information systems, agribusiness, finance, crop certification, and insurance. In developing countries, many farmers are struggling to earn a living, while in developed countries, the agriculture industry is thriving. This disparity is largely due to poor supply chain management, which can be improved using blockchain technology. Blockchain provides a permanent, sharable, and auditable record of products, improving product traceability, authenticity, and legality in a cost-effective manner. This chapter aims to compile all existing research on blockchain technology in agriculture and analyze the methodologies and contributions of different blockchain technologies to the agricultural sector. It also highlights the latest trends in blockchain research in agriculture and provides guidelines for future research.