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Despite its status as one of the most ancient sectors worldwide, agriculture continues to be a fundamental cornerstone of the global economy. Nevertheless, it faces obstacles such as a lack of trust, difficulties in tracking, and inefficiencies in managing the supply chain. This article examines the potential of blockchain technology (BCT) to alter the agricultural industry by providing a decentralized, transparent, and unchangeable solution to meet the difficulties it faces. The initial discussion provides an overview of the challenges encountered by the agricultural industry, followed by a thorough analysis of BCT, highlighting its potential advantages. Following that, the article explores other agricultural uses for blockchain technology, such as managing supply chains, verifying products, and processing payments. In addition, this paper examines the constraints and challenges related to the use of blockchain technology in agriculture, including issues such as scalability, legal frameworks, and interoperability. This paper highlights the potential of BCT to transform the agricultural industry by offering a transparent and secure platform for managing the supply chain. Nevertheless, it emphasizes the need for involving stakeholders, having clear legislation, and possessing technical skills in order to achieve effective implementation. This work utilizes a systematic literature review using the PRISMA technique and applies meta-analysis as the research methodology, enabling a thorough investigation of the present information available. The results emphasize the significant and positive effect of BCT on agriculture, emphasizing the need for cooperative endeavors among governments, industry pioneers, and technology specialists to encourage its extensive implementation and contribute to the advancement of a sustainable and resilient food system. s +
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BCT, as a secure and immutable database employing cryptographic methods, offers advantages such as traceability, immutability, transparency, and security [6]. These attributes are particularly significant in the agricultural sector, where trust and transparency are essential for building a sustainable and secure food supply system [7]. The implementation of BCT in agriculture has the potential to promote confidence and transparency throughout the entire food supply chain. It can enable more efficient monitoring and tracing of goods, minimizing risks associated with foodborne diseases and food fraud [8]. The establishment of a system for the accurate tracing of the origin, quality, and safety of food items is crucial for consumers, regulators, and industry stakeholders, and BCT can provide a more accurate and reliable solution to meet these requirements [9]. \"Smart agriculture\" refers to a forward-thinking farming approach that utilizes modern technology to maximize crop production, reduce waste, and improve environmental sustainability [10]. The incorporation of sensors, drones, and other technologies to gather data on soil conditions, weather patterns, and crop health allows for more informed decision-making in planting, fertilizing, and harvesting [11]. The use of BCT in environmentally conscious farming holds great promise. It can establish a more transparent and efficient supply chain, preventing food fraud and ensuring consumers are informed about the actual origin of the food they purchase [12]. Furthermore, blockchain can be employed in precision agriculture to make better-informed decisions on the planting, fertilizing, and harvesting of crops [13]. Despite being in its early stages, blockchain has considerable potential to enhance smart agriculture [14], emphasizing the importance of monitoring progress in this area.