Prospects of IoT Technology for Supply Chain Traceability of GI - Tagged Nendran Bananas in Kerala: A Review

Mridula N., Aneesha A. K., Sakeer Husain A.

2024

Abstract

Nendran bananas are the exclusive commercial plantain variety of Kerala due to a combination of climatic conditions, traditional farming practices, geographical indication recognition, culinary importance, export demand, and cultural significance. However, the fragmented supply chain, together with the absence of quality certification and traceability, adversely affects worldwide demand, market linkages, and finance of the engaged stakeholders. The potential application of Internet of Things (IoT) technology to the supply chain management of Kerala's Nendran bananas is examined in this review study. The Internet of Things (IoT) allows for seamless data sharing, which enhances productivity, efficiency, automation, and decision-making. IoT sensors, found on the farm and in consignments, provide the banana industry with actionable insights that increase farm productivity, lower the cost of essential inputs, and improve post-harvest yield and quality. Besides solar-powered inline nitrate sensors that monitor sediment, control irrigation levels, and limit fertilization usage, onsite IoT sensors also serve as weather monitoring stations and prevent nitrate runoff. These sensors make it possible to gauge the fruit's size and comprehend the influence of the weather on the yield. Bunches of bananas with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags track their upkeep, harvesting, sorting, and transportation while cutting expenses and lowering environmental impact. RFID readers that use ultra-high-frequency technology track the products' movements and by scanning QR codes, consumers can monitor the route of the banana directly from its origin. These real-time views of the farm or supply chain, provide data to validate that each banana was produced in high environmental standards. Consumer confidence is increased by transparency and traceability from the farm to the plate, and data can guarantee the integrity of food safety. Kerala government must implement supply chain traceability by incorporating IoT technology into export-oriented horticultural products, like Nendran bananas, to achieve notable improvements in productivity, precision, and sustainability.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

N. M., A. S. and A. K. A. (2024). Prospects of IoT Technology for Supply Chain Traceability of GI - Tagged Nendran Bananas in Kerala: A Review. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture - Volume 1: ICEISA; ISBN 978-989-758-714-6, SciTePress, pages 218-223. DOI: 10.5220/0013555200004519

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iceisa24,
author={Mridula N. and Sakeer A. and Aneesha A. K.},
title={Prospects of IoT Technology for Supply Chain Traceability of GI - Tagged Nendran Bananas in Kerala: A Review},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture - Volume 1: ICEISA},
year={2024},
pages={218-223},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013555200004519},
isbn={978-989-758-714-6},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Emerging Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture - Volume 1: ICEISA
TI - Prospects of IoT Technology for Supply Chain Traceability of GI - Tagged Nendran Bananas in Kerala: A Review
SN - 978-989-758-714-6
AU - N. M.
AU - A. S.
AU - A. K. A.
PY - 2024
SP - 218
EP - 223
DO - 10.5220/0013555200004519
PB - SciTePress