## 2 Existing Systems  
The existing seed supply chain in agriculture employs minimum technology and is based upon the manual updating of records, which is tangible and prone to malpractices, such as the misrepresentation of product availability and the black marketing of important and in-demand seeds, as depicted in Figure 1. The government's role in the pricing, sale, and purchase of products creates significant opportunities for corruption [16]. In India, corruption at Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouses is often reported, wherein officials input incorrect information into their government databases. For example, if a farmer purchases 50 kg of seeds, FCI officials would often record it as 100 kg sold, and the remaining 50 kg are back-channeled and sold later, creating an expensive market for the same. While such actions lead to increased corruption in the government, they also make it difficult for a poor farmer to access good-quality seeds and fertilizers, which is a huge problem in the initial stages of the food supply chain [17]. For agri-food, a detailed survey was conducted, and a framework corresponding to the Vietnamese cashew nut business [18] was discussed. To efficiently address concerns in Iraqi agriculture, blockchain technology has been incorporated so that it can benefit from growth-promoting solutions to enduring problems. It can increase productivity and competitiveness by improving data management, accountability, and intelligent contracts. Notwithstanding these challenges, blockchain's advantages, such as its efficiency and transparency, make it a wise investment for Iraq's agriculture industry [19]. The potential of blockchain technology in precision agriculture, food supply chains, crop insurance, and agricultural product transactions is examined in [20], taking into account both theoretical frameworks and real-world applications. It also tackles the difficulties in logging farm-owner transactions and creating an ecosystem powered by blockchain for the food and agriculture industries. A blockchain-based system, \"AgriOnBlock\", was designed to address issues in the agriculture industry to enhance transparency among various stakeholders, such as bankers, retailers, customers, farmers, wholesalers, etc. [21]. It intends to handle relevant issues within the industry and efficiently connect stakeholders by utilizing Ethereum smart contracts and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. A blockchain framework that is based on the IoT and incorporates an artificial intelligence system is intended to oversee and control smart water management [22]. An IoT-based smart water irrigation system is recommended to efficiently address the water crisis in the agriculture industry today, taking into consideration several factors, such as fertilizer quality. Most of the existing techniques primarily focus on food supply and food security, which should benefit all stakeholders by increasing transparency and trust among all of the stakeholders involved in the farming sector. However, seeds, which are the pioneering and fundamental elements in the farming sector, have not received enough attention.  
Moreover, in the Indian context, carrying huge amounts of cash is precarious, especially in Northern Indian Rural Areas, as thefts and burglaries lead to significant losses. This creates a need for a cashless system so that the need for physical money is eliminated when purchasing input materials for farming. Also, at times, a farmer has to travel to various FCI warehouses before finding products with the required availability and quality [23]. This leads to an enormous wastage of time as well. While we intend to solve these ground-level problems in rural areas and decrease the pitfalls for farmers, as well as simplify paperwork for the government, the broader vision of India 2030 is also fulfilled, as this development in the agricultural field will lead to an increase in digital literacy among farmers as well.