Theoretical Model for Blockchain Integration in a Constanța County Agricultural Cooperative
Oana MIHAI FLOREA, Traian Ciprian Stroe, Nicoleta Lolot, Liliana Panaitescu · Research Journal of Agricultural Science · 2025
Blockchain technology offers significant theoretical potential to enhance transparency and operational efficiency in agricultural cooperatives, especially in regions with strong export opportunities such as Constanța County, Romania.Despite its advantageous geographic position near Romania's major maritime port, agricultural cooperatives in this region face challenges related to limited traceability and suboptimal resource management.This paper proposes a theoretical model for blockchain integration into a local agricultural cooperative, focusing on improving transparency, supply chain traceability, and operational workflows.Using a systematic meta-analysis of recent peer-reviewed studies, the paper synthesizes evidence regarding blockchain applications in agriculture to inform the model's design.The proposed conceptual framework does not involve direct practical implementation but outlines potential processes and expected outcomes based on existing technological evidence and local logistical conditions.Blockchain's immutability and decentralized structure ensure reliable traceability of agricultural products, thereby reducing fraud risks, enhancing compliance with export standards, and optimizing resource utilization.Furthermore, leveraging blockchain technology within logistical and managerial processes can significantly benefit cooperatives by reducing operational costs and strengthening trust among cooperative members and commercial partners.The model emphasizes the strategic advantage of proximity to the maritime port for logistics and export activities, making it potentially replicable for cooperatives in similar agricultural regions.This theoretical approach highlights the pathway towards modernizing cooperative structures, enhancing product quality, and increasing competitiveness on international markets.