March20 , 2025

New Zealand Goes Green: Blockchain in Agriculture

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New Zealand has long been a leader in green technologies. The island nation is known for its vast agricultural lands, which form the backbone of the country’s economy.

In recent years, New Zealand has been actively using blockchain technology in agriculture, allowing increased transparency, reduced carbon emissions, and improved product quality.

Blockchain Applications in New Zealand Agriculture

  • TrackBack: Supply Chain Monitoring

One of the most notable examples of blockchain technology use in New Zealand is the TrackBack platform. This system provides full tracking of goods from farm to store shelf. Data about each stage is recorded in the blockchain and becomes available to all participants in the process, including end consumers.

One of the most notable examples of blockchain technology being used in New Zealand is the TrackBack platform. This system tracks the entire production cycle of goods from the farm to the store shelf. Data about each stage is recorded in the blockchain and becomes available to all participants in the process, including end consumers.

  • Carbon Credits for Farmers

In New Zealand, Blockchain Labs has implemented an innovative program. This system allows farmers to receive carbon credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing environmentally friendly technologies.

Blockchain is used to collect and store data on the actions farmers take to improve environmental performance. For example, this could include reducing the use of chemical fertilizers, using natural methods of soil protection, or switching to renewable energy. The program is designed to incentivize farmers to implement practices that minimize their carbon footprint and assist preserve the environment.

Blockchain & Environmental Technologies

New Zealand aims to achieve leadership in the field of sustainable development. The introduction of blockchain technologies in the agricultural sector helps to solve many environmental problems and at the same time increases the country’s competitiveness on the international stage. This technology not only optimizes internal processes, but also strengthens trust in New Zealand products abroad.

Challenges and Obstacles

  • Technical Obstacles: A significant number of farmers do not have the necessary skills to implement blockchain solutions, which requires training and support.

  • High Costs: The creation and integration of blockchain systems requires significant financial investments, which may prove prohibitive.

  • Legal Aspects: The rules regarding data ownership and privacy remain unclear, which makes it difficult for them to be widely adopted.

This technology improves New Zealand’s competitiveness and environmental performance. Despite these obstacles, blockchain plays a vital role in green technology and the country’s sustainability efforts. This technology improves New Zealand’s competitiveness and environmental performance.

However, challenges such as the need to train farmers, high integration costs, and unclear legal frameworks around data ownership have hindered widespread adoption. Despite these obstacles, blockchain plays a vital role in green technology and the country’s sustainability efforts.

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  • Kristina Shuina

    Writer for the Daily Euro Times. Kristina is an experienced journalist with a diverse background in media and public relations, spanning both local and international markets. Kristina has worked internationally, as a PR specialist for a New York-based company, and as a volunteer journalist in Iceland producing documentaries and publishing her own book. Currently, Kristina conducts interviews and script content for Sci-Tech Suisse in Switzerland whilst writing for the Daily Euro Times.

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