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Submitted: 2025-03-29
Agricultural and Rural Economics
Published: 2025-04-08

Food safety and blockchain in agribusiness

Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Federal University Dutse, Nigeria
Department of Agricultural Economics, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, India
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Federal University Dutse, Nigeria

Abstract

Food safety is a critical concern globally, with increasing consumer demand for transparency in the supply chain. Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative solution to enhance traceability, accountability, and efficiency in agribusiness. This review explores the intersection of food safety and blockchain, examining recent advancements, theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and real-world applications. It discusses challenges, policy implications, and recommendations for broader adoption in agribusiness systems.

Keywords: Agribusiness, Blockchain, Food safety