Название: Harvesting dаta: Blockchain, AI and Advanced Innovations in Agriculture
Автор: Narayanan Ganesh, Kanak Kalita
Издательство: Wiley-Scrivener
Год: 2026
Страниц: 398
Язык: английский
Формат: epub (true)
Размер: 16.17 MB

Cultivate a more profitable and sustainable future for your agricultural operations with this essential book, which provides expert insights and real-world examples of how blockchain technology can revolutionize food safety, supply chain transparency, and market access for farmers globally.

In recent years, the agricultural sector has undergone tremendous transformation due to the groundbreaking advancements in technology. The increasing demand for food, coupled with the pressures of climate change and resource depletion, has necessitated innovative solutions to improve agricultural practices. At the forefront of these innovations are blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning, all of which have shown great potential in enhancing productivity, ensuring sustainability and reshaping agricultural systems globally.

As global populations grow and environmental concerns rise, agriculture faces the dual challenges of increasing productivity and sustainability. Blockchain technology offers innovative solutions to these challenges by enhancing traceability, efficiency, and transparency in agricultural processes. This book delves into how blockchain can revolutionize various aspects of agriculture, from supply chain management to farm operations and market access. It addresses critical topics such as improving food safety through real-time traceability of produce from farm to fork, reducing fraud by securely recording transactions, and facilitating fair trade practices by providing transparent access to information across the value chain. The book also examines the economic implications of blockchain in agriculture, highlighting how this technology can help reduce costs, increase profitability, and provide small-scale farmers with better access to global markets. Additionally, it discusses the role of smart contracts in automating agricultural agreements and payments, reducing the need for intermediaries and enhancing the efficiency of operations. By focusing on practical applications and forward-looking innovations, this book aims to inform and inspire stakeholders in the agricultural sector to embrace blockchain technologies. Through a blend of expert insights and real-world examples, it paints a vivid picture of how blockchain can cultivate a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable future for agriculture.