Blockchain-Powered Direct Farm-to-Consumer Supply Chains

Abstract

This research paper explores the implementation and impact of blockchain technology in enhancing direct farm-to-consumer supply chains. With the increasing demand for transparency, traceability, and sustainability in food systems, blockchain offers a promising solution to revolutionize agricultural supply chains. By enabling secure, decentralized, and immutable record-keeping, blockchain facilitates the direct delivery of agricultural products from farmers to consumers while ensuring authenticity and trust. This paper examines the key components, benefits, challenges, and potential applications of blockchain-powered supply chains in reshaping the future of food distribution. Case studies and empirical evidence are analysed to illustrate the practical implications of blockchain adoption in fostering transparency, reducing intermediaries, enhancing efficiency, and empowering stakeholders across the agricultural ecosystem. Furthermore, the paper discusses future research directions, regulatory considerations, and scalability issues to fully harness the transformative potential of blockchain technology in creating more resilient, equitable, and sustainable food systems.