Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability · 2020 · 12 citations · 0 references
AgricultureSupply Chain ManagementSustainable AgricultureAgricultural PolicyFood PolicyFood SafetyAgricultural Supply Chain ManagementAgricultural Supply ChainsAgricultural TechnologyBlockchain For Supply ChainsFood Policy AnalysisFood Supply ChainsAgri-food Supply Chain DevelopmentAgricultural Commodity ChainsBlockchain ApplicationsBlockchain InnovationFood Supply AssessmentFood Supply Chain PolicyFood Supply Chain SafetyFood Supply Security
The safety, availability, and cost of a nation’s food supply is of vital importance to its citizens and government. One type of technology with the potential to cause widespread change in the food production process is blockchain. This paper provides a systematic review of the academic literature surrounding the application of blockchain to the production, transport, and protection of food. This review also includes some recommendations for future research directions and provides a strong foundation for further research in the application of blockchain to the agriculture industry.