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УДК 004.057:631.1:656.073

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2025-4-48

Ryzhykova Natalia,
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor,
State Biotechnology University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3019-8172
Ostapenko Roman,
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor,
State Biotechnology University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5976-5871
Birchenko Nataliia,
PhD in Economics, Associate Professor,
State Biotechnology University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8336-2685

JEL classification: Q13, Q16, O33, L81, C88

Published: 19.12.2025

The study investigates the application of blockchain technologies in agriculture with a particular focus on logistics processes and supply chain transparency. Agriculture faces persistent challenges, including fraud, opacity, high transaction costs, and difficulties ensuring product traceability. Blockchain provides a decentralized, immutable ledger that enables the secure recording of transactions, automates operations through smart contracts, and eliminates intermediaries. Integration with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies allows real-time monitoring of transportation conditions, reducing losses of perishable goods and enhancing food safety. Case studies including IBM Food Trust, Provenance, and AgriLedger demonstrate blockchain’s ability to reduce response times to food safety incidents from weeks to seconds, improve consumer trust, and ensure fair pricing for farmers. The research employs a systematic literature review, a comparative analysis of blockchain types (public, private, consortium, hybrid), and an examination of Ukrainian and international implementations. Findings highlight blockchain’s potential to reduce transaction costs by 15–25%, strengthen transparency, and enhance efficiency in agrilogistics. The scientific novelty lies in a comprehensive evaluation of blockchain integration with IoT and smart contracts tailored to Ukraine’s agricultural context, addressing infrastructural and regulatory barriers. Practical recommendations include developing industry standards, investing in rural connectivity, and fostering adoption through consortia and phased implementation. The study contributes to advancing sustainable agricultural supply chains, supporting competitiveness, consumer confidence, and equitable farmer participation in global markets. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of harmonizing regulatory frameworks and building digital literacy among stakeholders to ensure long-term scalability and resilience of blockchain-based agrilogistics systems. Keywords: blockchain technology, agrilogistics, supply chain, data transparency, smart contracts, product traceability, IoT integration.

Keywords: Blockchain technology, agrilogistics, supply chain, data transparency, smart contracts, product traceability, IoT integration.

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