Emerging Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies in Digital Agriculture - Perspectives in the AI Era and Challenges

Abstract

This article studies the benefits, challenges and future potential of combining blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in digital agriculture. Their convergence presents significant opportunities in critical areas of agriculture, such as supply chain traceability, financial inclusion, environmental monitoring, and decentralized data governance. These technologies can shape the future of digital agriculture by developing inclusive, intelligent, and decentralized systems that are both technologically advanced and aligned with social equity and environmental sustainability.