Paper Title
A Blockchain-Based Traceability, Smart Contract and Supply Chain in Agriculture
Abstract
Food holds paramount importance for humanity, and an increasing number of individuals in India are becoming more selectively about their food choices. Consumers seek accessible information about the food they consume, including details such as production time, producer information, fair pricing, and content. Blockchain technology, with its ability to create immutable data, emerges as a solution to address consumer demands within the agricultural supply chain.
Blockchain offers traceability and anti-counterfeiting solutions in the agricultural supply chain, gaining popularity in India. This has led to a rise in academic interest in the intersection of food supply chain and blockchain technology. An inquiry conducted on this topic in the Web of Science (WoS) database involved classifying publications based on categories, countries, and publication types. A subsequent bibliometric analysis aimed to showcase the growing academic interest in blockchain technology, a technology gaining prominence.
The research is crucial for highlighting the increasing interest in blockchain technology and its potential to enhance traceability in the food supply chain processes in India. In a country like India, where abrupt price fluctuations in products occur, blockchain technology offers the government a means to monitor food and pinpoint issues, paving the way for a more reliable and transparent food supply chain. This is achieved by providing comprehensive records with rights for products.
Keywords - Food Supply Chain, Blockchain, Bibliometric Analysis, ASC.