Blockchain Technology in Agricultural Supply Chains: Transparency and Traceability

Grace Kimani Corresponding University of Nairobi

Raj Patel Indian Institute of Technology

Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions Journal · Volume 12, Issue 1 · pp. 16-34

ISSN 2643-4938 (Online) · ISSN 2769-0490 (Print)

DOI: 10.1234/taffd.2024.0005

Published: 15 Mar 2024

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Abstract

This research examines the implementation of blockchain technology in agricultural supply chains across developing nations. We analyze case studies from Kenya, India, and Brazil to evaluate how distributed ledger systems improve product traceability, reduce fraud, and enhance farmer income transparency.

Keywords

blockchain supply chain agriculture traceability developing nations

Introduction

Agricultural supply chains in developing nations face persistent challenges including information asymmetry, lack of traceability, and limited price transparency. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising solution to these systemic problems. This study evaluates three pilot implementations of blockchain-based supply chain management systems in Kenya, India, and Brazil.

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Kimani, G., Patel, R. (2024). Blockchain Technology in Agricultural Supply Chains: Transparency and Traceability. *Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions Journal*, *12*(1), 16-34. https://doi.org/10.1234/taffd.2024.0005

Kimani, Grace, Raj Patel. "Blockchain Technology in Agricultural Supply Chains: Transparency and Traceability." *Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions Journal*, vol. 12, no. 1, 2024, pp. 16-34. https://doi.org/10.1234/taffd.2024.0005

Kimani, Grace, Raj Patel. "Blockchain Technology in Agricultural Supply Chains: Transparency and Traceability." *Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions Journal* 12, no. 1 (2024): 16-34. https://doi.org/10.1234/taffd.2024.0005

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