food-traceability
Food traceability is the ability to track and verify the origin, history, and movement of food products through the supply chain using documented identification methods. In plant science, it enables researchers and producers to authenticate crop varieties, detect adulteration, and confirm geographic origin by linking molecular or chemical markers in plant material to their source. This capability is critical for ensuring food safety, protecting intellectual property around cultivated varieties, and maintaining transparency in agricultural supply chains.
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Researchers built a blockchain-based tracking system for wheat in Tunisia using IOTA technology, combining smart contracts, AI yield prediction, and digital identity verification to make the wheat supply chain more transparent and fraud-resistant.
The framework integrates IOTA's feeless, scalable blockchain with smart contracts to automate and record every transaction in the wheat supply chain.
AI is used within the system to predict crop yields, improving planning and reducing waste across the supply chain.
A government-issued mobile app enables real-time verification of transportation credentials by silo managers and police, directly targeting contraband and fraud.
