Nebraska Senator Calls For Consideration Of Blockchain Applications In Agriculture – Bits Media

Senator Carol Blood of the US State of Nebraska (Carol Blood) proposed to consider the advantages of using blockchain in agriculture.

The document proposes to "explore the potential use of blockchain in agricultural operations". IN particular, Distributed registry technology can be used to "track the origin of products and their paths from farm to a shelf in the store."

Besides, Blockchain can be applied for monitoring conditions on the farm, including, Weather, the quality of the soil and the functioning of irrigation equipment. The technology can also be used to "check and certify organic food products".

Officials also offer to pay attention to the use of blockchain for "Asset exchange, including payments for sales and storage of products and equipment ".

Previously reported, that the authorities of Nebraska are considering the bill, which will allow local banks to provide digital assets storage services.