Blockchain use on sustainable soil data management

• Élton C. Marinho Federal University of Rio de Janeiro http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0117-0610
• Antoanne Pontes Federal University of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2887-5274
• Mônica F. da Silva Federal University of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0951-6612
• Sérgio M. S. da Cruz Federal University of Rio de Janeiro / Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0792-8157
• Eber A. Schmitz Federal University of Rio de Janeiro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4839-4606

Abstract

Soil is an irreplaceable resource for life on Earth and is a vital component in many ecological systems. Computationally, the soil is understood as an organized whole, consisting of a large set of interdependent systems and data that last over time and require modern and innovative approaches to support researchers, managers, and producers. This research is part of a broader work, having its main contribution to expanding the quality, reuse, and sharing of soil data, generating transparency and confidence in the process. The proposal aims to create a blockchain repository that adheres to the FAIR principles that include soil data and metadata.

Keywords: Digital Agriculture, Agriculture 4.0, Blockchain, Provenance, FAIR principles

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