How blockchain can help us transform our agrifood systems

Innovative technologies can help us make our agrifood systems become more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable One such “new kid on the block” is blockchain technology. Blockchain is a shared and decentralized database that, unlike traditional databases, uses a digital ledger that is simultaneously duplicated and distributed across a network of nodes on computers or servers. This makes records virtually impossible to change or hack.

FAO is already using blockchain technology to ensure transparency, traceability and sustainability of food commodities. Here are a 3 examples of how blockchain can help us transform our agrifood systems.

17/10/2022