Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Transparency for Agricultural Produce
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https://doi.org/10.51903/jmi.v5i1.329Keywords:
Blockchain Technology, Supply Chain Transparency, Agricultural Produce, TraceabilityAbstract
Food safety and economic growth depend on agricultural supply chains, yet these systems frequently struggle with fraud, inefficiency, and a lack of transparency. Because traditional centralized systems struggle with traceability and stakeholder trust, it is challenging to ensure the quality and authenticity of produce. Although modern technologies like cloud platforms and the Internet of Things (IoT) offer partial solutions, they remain susceptible to data manipulation and interoperability issues. Blockchain offers a potential alternative for improving efficiency, accountability, and trust due to its decentralized and tamper-resistant nature. Creating a blockchain-based framework to improve transparency in agricultural product supply chains is the main goal of this project. This framework enables real-time tracking of products from farm to consumer, ensuring data integrity at every stage. It enhances coordination among farmers, distributors, retailers, and regulators through secure and transparent information sharing. Ultimately, the proposed system aims to reduce fraud, minimize losses, and strengthen consumer confidence in agricultural products.
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