FACTORS INFLUENCING THE APPLICATION OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Haoyan Liu, Lokhman Hakim Bin Osman · Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University · 2024
Blockchain technology as a disruptive innovation is currently in its nascent stage of application within the agricultural development sector, contending with numerous obstacles and challenges. This study explores the factors that either hinder or facilitate the integration of blockchain technology into agriculture. Using a combination of conceptual and content analyses, this study delves into a comprehensive examination of existing literature and application cases within Henan Province, aiming to identify and categorize the critical factors affecting the application of blockchain technology in the agricultural sector. Conceptual analysis has clarified pertinent concepts and frameworks, whereas content analysis has been instrumental in extracting and synthesizing data from relevant sources to elucidate these influencing factors. The scientific novelty of this research lies in the classification of these 16 identified influencing factors according to the integrated technology acceptance model (TAM) and technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework. This study not only expands our understanding of the application of blockchain technology in the field of agriculture but also reveals the reasons behind the inadequate application of blockchain technology in the agricultural development of Henan Province through an integrated method and a synthesized framework. Furthermore, it offers targeted strategies and recommendations for policymakers and technology practitioners in the agricultural sector to facilitate the effective use of blockchain technology and innovative agricultural development.