Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture

Abstract This study integrates blockchain technology into smart agriculture to enhance its productivity and sustainability. By combining blockchain with remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), a Human‐Cyber‐Physical System (H‐CPS) architecture tailored for agr...

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Main Authors: Xiaoding Wang, Qibin Wu, Haitao Zeng, Xu Yang, Hui Cui, Xun Yi, Md. Jalil Piran, Ming Luo, Youxiong Que
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Published: Wiley 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503102
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author Xiaoding Wang
Qibin Wu
Haitao Zeng
Xu Yang
Hui Cui
Xun Yi
Md. Jalil Piran
Ming Luo
Youxiong Que
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description Abstract This study integrates blockchain technology into smart agriculture to enhance its productivity and sustainability. By combining blockchain with remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), a Human‐Cyber‐Physical System (H‐CPS) architecture tailored for agricultural applications is proposed. It supports real‐time crop management, data‐driven decision‐making, and transparent trading of agricultural products. A semantic‐based blockchain framework is introduced to address challenges in data management and AI model integration, optimizing production, improving traceability, reducing costs, and enhancing financial security. This framework directly addresses real‐world agricultural challenges, such as optimized irrigation, improved crop breeding efficiency, and enhanced supply chain transparency. These innovations provide practical solutions for modern agriculture, contributing to sustainable development and global food security. Further research and collaboration are encouraged to unlock its full potential in transforming agricultural practices.
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spelling doaj-art-b6b740819e6d424ca93b3d5e700c0b1c2025-07-17T11:30:46ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-07-011227n/an/a10.1002/advs.202503102Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart AgricultureXiaoding Wang0Qibin Wu1Haitao Zeng2Xu Yang3Hui Cui4Xun Yi5Md. Jalil Piran6Ming Luo7Youxiong Que8National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology Sanya Research Institute Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Sanya Hainan 572024 ChinaNational Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology Sanya Research Institute Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Sanya Hainan 572024 ChinaFujian Provincial Key Lab of Network Security and Cryptology College of Computer and Cyber Security Fujian Normal University Fuzhou Fujian 350117 ChinaCollege of Computer and Data Science Minjiang University Fuzhou Fujian 350108 ChinaDepartment of Software Systems & Cybersecurity Monash University Melbourne VIC 3800 AustraliaSchool of Computing Technologies RMIT University Melbourne VIC 3000 AustraliaDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering Sejong University Seoul 05006 South KoreaState Key Laboratory of Plant Diversity and Specialty Crops South China Botanical Garden Chinese Academy of Sciences Guangzhou 510650 ChinaNational Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology Sanya Research Institute Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences Sanya Hainan 572024 ChinaAbstract This study integrates blockchain technology into smart agriculture to enhance its productivity and sustainability. By combining blockchain with remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), a Human‐Cyber‐Physical System (H‐CPS) architecture tailored for agricultural applications is proposed. It supports real‐time crop management, data‐driven decision‐making, and transparent trading of agricultural products. A semantic‐based blockchain framework is introduced to address challenges in data management and AI model integration, optimizing production, improving traceability, reducing costs, and enhancing financial security. This framework directly addresses real‐world agricultural challenges, such as optimized irrigation, improved crop breeding efficiency, and enhanced supply chain transparency. These innovations provide practical solutions for modern agriculture, contributing to sustainable development and global food security. Further research and collaboration are encouraged to unlock its full potential in transforming agricultural practices.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503102blockchainhuman‐cyber‐physical systemsprospectsemantic blockchainsmart agriculture
spellingShingle Xiaoding Wang
Qibin Wu
Haitao Zeng
Xu Yang
Hui Cui
Xun Yi
Md. Jalil Piran
Ming Luo
Youxiong Que
Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture
Advanced Science
blockchain
human‐cyber‐physical systems
prospect
semantic blockchain
smart agriculture
title Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture
title_full Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture
title_fullStr Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture
title_full_unstemmed Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture
title_short Blockchain‐Empowered H‐CPS Architecture for Smart Agriculture
title_sort blockchain empowered h cps architecture for smart agriculture
topic blockchain
human‐cyber‐physical systems
prospect
semantic blockchain
smart agriculture
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202503102
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