That most farmers have no direct access to the market and still have conventional farming practices is problematic since water resources require careful and efficient management. Moreover, most consumers in the food industry poorly rely on the products for their authenticity as there’s no precise mechanism to trace the product in the food supply chain.
In the agricultural business, timely communication among important parties is a key determinant for success, and the Traceability of agricultural products has long been one of the most significant factors for buyers. Variations in diets, consumer preferences, and climate change contribute to the complexity of providing high-quality food to the end-user. Agriculture is experiencing drastic changes and is facing numerous environmental and social problems. Farmers are still dependent on conventional practices, and due to no direct access to the market, it has been difficult to balance the demands on limited natural resources such as land and water. Most farmers have poor computer capabilities and rely on basic solutions to communicate and promote their products. The consumer in the Agri value chain consumer is losing confidence in the product’s authenticity. Therefore, In the agricultural industry, an easy-use platform that brings all stakeholders in the agri-value chain to a country level to analyze and predict is mandatory.
Blockchain combined with advanced information and communication technology and the internet of things (IoT) embedded in machinery have been utilized to improve agri-food value chain management in four main aspects:
Dtech4U users are enabled to take advantage of its traceability feature to track food-borne diseases caused by contamination in order to ensure and maintain public health. Besides, it provides users with a comprehensive record combined by all participants in the agriculture and food industry. It has been designed to serve the needs of growers, food manufacturers/ processors, and retailors for product traceability, tracking, and management.
Integrating all parties involved in the industry as mentioned above results in achieving exceptionally high degrees of informational transparency and accuracy from which increased trust between all parties is derived leading to reduced costs and improved efficiency.
By using our platform, Stakeholder collaboration becomes easier. Data cannot be tampered with, and this aspect gives the entire supply chain a digital identity, thereby helping build trust and loyalty and reducing counterfeiting of produce. Collaboration of blockchain and supply chain process ensures a fully authentic, real-time, scalable, and reliable process. Customers can trace the origin of produce, cultivation practices followed, and agencies involved right from the seeding stage.
Not only does Dtech4U offer parties involved in the industry immense benefits but also it can help to ensure the environmental conservation.