Tang Andrews, Tchao Eric Tutu, Agbemenu Andrew Selasi, Keelson Eliel, Klogo Griffith Selorm, Kponyo Jerry John
Distributed IoT Platforms, Privacy and Edge-Intelligence Research (DIPPER) Lab, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
Responsible Artificial Intelligence Lab (RAIL), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.
Heliyon. 2024 Aug 2;10(15):e34584. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34584. eCollection 2024 Aug 15.
This review paper delves into the global agricultural food supply chains through the lens of African perspectives, examining the role of blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in transforming food traceability. It assesses the applicability and efficacy of these innovations in addressing critical issues such as food fraud, contamination, and systemic inefficiencies from an African viewpoint. By engaging in an in-depth analysis of relevant studies, this work dissects the technical, economic, legal, and operational facets of employing blockchain and IoT in the agri-food sector. The findings illuminate the transformative potential these technologies hold for enhancing food safety and transparency across supply chains. However, the review also brings to light significant hurdles related to scalability, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory frameworks that must be surmounted. Advocating for a context-sensitive application of blockchain and IoT, the paper highlights the importance of adapting these technologies to fit the diverse socio-economic and infrastructural realities prevalent in African countries. Offering valuable insights to stakeholders in agricultural technology and food safety, this comprehensive review outlines a roadmap for future research and strategic implementation efforts aimed at leveraging blockchain and IoT for the development of secure, sustainable food systems.
这篇综述论文从非洲视角深入探讨了全球农业食品供应链，研究了区块链和物联网（IoT）技术在转变食品可追溯性方面的作用。它从非洲的观点评估了这些创新在解决诸如食品欺诈、污染和系统性低效率等关键问题上的适用性和有效性。通过对相关研究进行深入分析，这项工作剖析了在农业食品领域应用区块链和物联网的技术、经济、法律和运营层面。研究结果揭示了这些技术在增强供应链食品安全和透明度方面所具有的变革潜力。然而，该综述也凸显了与可扩展性、成本效益和监管框架相关的重大障碍，这些障碍必须加以克服。该论文主张对区块链和物联网进行因地制宜的应用，强调了使这些技术适应非洲国家普遍存在的多样社会经济和基础设施现实的重要性。这篇全面的综述为农业技术和食品安全领域的利益相关者提供了宝贵见解，勾勒出了未来研究和战略实施工作的路线图，旨在利用区块链和物联网来发展安全、可持续的食品系统。
