Training course on Blockchain for Food Safety and Supply Chain Traceability

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain in Agriculture and Food Systems

Fundamentals of blockchain and distributed ledgers

Key benefits: transparency, security, and immutability

Global trends and case studies in blockchain for food systems

Module 2: Food Safety and Quality Assurance with Blockchain

Blockchain applications in compliance with food safety standards

Real-time product tracking from farm to fork

Reducing fraud, counterfeiting, and contamination risks

Module 3: Supply Chain Traceability and Transparency

End-to-end visibility of agricultural value chains

Smart contracts for supplier accountability

Case studies: Walmart, IBM Food Trust, and other blockchain projects

Module 4: Implementation Challenges and Risk Management

Technical and financial barriers to adoption

Data interoperability, integration, and scalability issues

Cybersecurity, privacy, and governance considerations

Module 5: Future of Blockchain in Food Systems and Capstone Exercise

Emerging innovations: IoT-blockchain integration, AI-driven traceability

Blockchain’s role in sustainability and fair trade practices

Capstone exercise: Designing a blockchain-based food traceability framework for a value chain