AGRIPULSE (SUSTTAINALBE AGRICULTURE)

Submitted By
Muhammad Ali Khalil - 2745
Muhammad Suleman - 2805
Tehreem Ejaz - 2775
Supervised By
Mam Sadia Ashraf

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MODERN LANGUAGES, ISLAMABAD
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Existing System/ Related Works ........................................................................................................ 4
3. Proposed System ................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1. Scope............................................................................................................................................. 4
3.2. Proposed System Modules .......................................................................................................... 5
3.2.1. Farmer Dashboard .............................................................................................................. 5
3.2.3. Consumer Dashboard ......................................................................................................... 5
3.2.4. Shopping Cart / Checkout .................................................................................................. 5
3.2.5. Admin Panel ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.3. Advantage of the Proposed System ........................................................................................... 5
3.4. Limitation/Disadvantages ........................................................................................................... 5
3.5. Application................................................................................................................................... 6
3.6. SDG Goals.................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Hardware/ Software Requirements ................................................................................................... 6
5. Flow Diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 8
6. References ............................................................................................................................................ 9
1. Introduction
a. Background of the Study
The agricultural sector is increasingly embracing advanced solutions to enhance
transparency, productivity, and sustainability. Blockchain technology, combined
with AI, presents an innovative opportunity to improve these aspects by allowing
farmers to digitally represent and manage their agricultural resources. This project
aims to establish a decentralized blockchain-based system where farmers can
document their crops and land, providing a transparent, tamper-proof way to
monitor farming practices and facilitate secure transactions.
b. Current Issues
Traditional agriculture faces several challenges, including limited transparency in
crop sourcing, inefficient payment systems, and difficulties in ensuring sustainable
practices. Farmers often struggle to provide verifiable evidence of their
commitment to eco-friendly methods, making it hard to market their products as
sustainable. At the same time, consumers lack access to reliable information about
the origin and quality of their food, reducing trust in the agricultural supply chain.
Manual tracking methods are prone to errors and potential misuse, further
diminishing the credibility of data and weakening the connection between farmers
and consumers. These issues result in a less efficient, less transparent, and less
trustworthy agricultural system.
c. Problem statements
The need for an agricultural system that offers reliable and tamper-proof tracking of crop
yields and farming practices, ensuring that information is accurate and trustworthy. It
highlights the importance of fair and timely payments to farmers, reducing delays and
minimizing the role of intermediaries to ensure farmers receive their rightful earnings.
Additionally, the system aims to encourage sustainable farming practices that are
environmentally friendly and resource-efficient, helping to protect natural resources for the
long term. By giving farmers, more control over their processes and providing clear,
verifiable information about how crops are grown, the system aims to build consumer trust
in the quality and sustainability of food. It also ensures that farmers comply with
environmental regulations and standards, promoting a more sustainable and transparent
agricultural sector.

d. Proposed solution
This project proposes a blockchain-based platform where farmers can register their land
and crops. By utilizing IoT for automated data collection and AI for sustainable practices
recommendations, along with smart contracts for payments, the system ensures transparent
tracking of farming practices, incentivizes sustainability, and allows consumers to trace the
origins of their food through QR codes.
2. Existing System/ Related Works

Table 1: Summery of the Existing Systems/ Work/ App

Article No / Year Features Strength Limitations

APP/ System
Fairtrade 1997 Aims to ensure Ensures that Relies on
Certification the sustainable farmers receive centralized
System [1] farming methods fair prices and database
and better better working managed by
pricing for conditions. Fairtrade
farmers. organization
GlobalGAP [2] 1997 Farm assurance Sets Costly and slow
solutions, food comprehensive audits,
safety, and guidelines for centralized
sustainability sustainable verification
farming
practices
IBM Food Trust 2017 End-to-end Improved Permissioned
[3] traceability, traceability, blockchain,
supply chain increased limited public
documentation transparency access.
among
stakeholders
Rainforest 2020 Promoting Aims to improve Centralized
Alliance [4] sustainable the livelihoods certification
farming of farmers process, high
costs for farmer

3. Proposed System
3.1. Scope
AgriPulse scope encompasses the development of the following key functionalities
 E-Commerce Functionalities: Product Browsing, Shopping Cart, Order Management
 User Management: Registration, Login and Profile Management – Farmers /
Customer
 Farming Practices Tracking: Tracking of Farming Practices by IoT
 Smart Contracts: For automated and secure payments
 Admin Panel: User Management, Delisting of Products, and Reviews / Complaints
Management
 AI-Based Farming Practices Recommendation: ChatBot for farmer to get the
recommendation regarding best farming practices
3.2. Proposed System Modules
List of the modules for our proposed system:
3.2.1. Farmer Dashboard
 Registration of Lands
 Tracking of Farming
 Listing of Product for Sale
 Profile Management

3.2.3. Consumer Dashboard

 Browsing Products
 Viewing the origin of product and practices of farming
 Profile Management
 Order Management

3.2.4. Shopping Cart / Checkout

 Add to Cart
 Smart Contracts for secure & automated payments

3.2.5. Admin Panel

 User Management (Farmers & Customers)
 Delisting of Products
 Process users’ reviews/complaints

3.3. Advantage of the Proposed System

 Enhanced Transparency and Traceability
 Empowering Farmers and Promoting Fair Trade
 Improved Farming Practices through AI Integration
 Sustainability and Environmental Conservation
 Streamlined Processes and Minimized Paperwork
 Enhanced Food Safety
 Strengthen Trust between Stakeholders

3.4. Limitation/Disadvantages
 High Initial Costs and Investment: Implementing IoT devices, blockchain
infrastructure, and AI modules requires significant upfront investment. For
small-scale farmers or those in developing regions, these costs might be
prohibitive, making it difficult for them to participate in the system.
 Technical Challenges and Complexity: Integrating various technologies
like IoT, blockchain, and AI into a single cohesive platform can be technically
challenging. Ensuring seamless communication between devices, data
sources, and blockchain ledgers may require advanced technical expertise.
  Limited Accessibility for Small-Scale Farmers: Many small-scale farmers,
especially in rural or developing areas, may have limited access to internet
connectivity, smartphones, or digital literacy. This can hinder their ability to
use and benefit from the AgriPulse platform effectively.
 Barrier to Adoption: Farmers who are not familiar with digital tools or
blockchain technology may be hesitant to adopt the system, especially if they
do not fully understand its potential benefits or feel that it is too complex to
use.
3.5. Application
The AgriPulse project aims to revolutionize sustainable agriculture by integrating
blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies to create a transparent, data-driven ecosystem.
Through real-time monitoring using IoT devices, it captures essential farming data
like soil moisture, pesticide usage, and irrigation practices. This information is
recorded on a decentralized blockchain ledger, ensuring transparency and traceability
across the supply chain. AI modules analyze the data to provide farmers with
actionable insights, optimizing crop yields and resource usage. Additionally, the
project allows farmers to prove the authenticity of their sustainable practices, directly
connect with buyers, and access fair trade opportunities. AgriPulse not only
empowers farmers with better market access and incentives for eco-friendly methods
but also enables consumers to make informed choices, promoting trust and
sustainability in the agricultural sector. Overall, it addresses critical challenges like
food safety, traceability, and environmental conservation in agriculture.

3.6. SDG Goals

 SDG 2: Zero Hunger: By ensuring fair prices and payments to farmers
 SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: Promote sustained, inclusive, and
sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work
for all.
 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Ensure sustainable
consumption and production patterns.

4. Hardware/ Software Requirements

a. Standard computer with internet connection
b. Minimum RAM: 4GB (Recommended)
c. Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent (Recommended)
d. Storage: 128GB SSD or higher (Recommended)
e. Internet Connectivity: Broadband connection for optimal performance
a. Display: Minimum resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (Recommended)
b. Water Flow Sensor (YF-S201)
c. Flow Rate Sensor for Sprayers – Pesticides (FS400A)
d. NPK Soil Sensor for Fertilizers (TDR-300)

o Operating System:
 Windows

o Web Server Software:

 Node.js/Express.js

o Database Management System:

 MongoDB

o Blockchain Technology:
 Ethereum Blockchain

o Programming Languages and Frameworks:

 JavaScript
 Python
 C++
 MERN / NextJS
 Web3.0 / EtherJS

o Other Dependencies:
 npm (Node Package Manager) for package management
 Create React App or similar tool for setting up React.js projects
 Mongoose (for MongoDB object modelling)
 Other necessary npm packages for server-side and client-side development

o Development Tools:
 Git for version control
 Postman for API testing
 Browser Developer Tools (Chrome DevTools, Firefox Developer Tools) for
debugging
5. Flow Diagram
6. References

[1] Fair Trade USA, "About Fair Trade International," Fairtrade International, 1997. [Online].
Available: https://www.fairtrade.net/en/about/about-fairtrade-international.html.
[Accessed 10 November 2024].

[2] GlobalGAP, "About," GLOBALG.A.P., 2008. [Online]. Available:

https://www.globalgap.org/about/. [Accessed 10 November 2024].

[3] IBM, "IBM Food Trust," IBM, August 2017. [Online]. Available:
https://www.ibm.com/products/supply-chain-intelligence-suite/food-trust. [Accessed
10 November 2024].

[4] Rainforest Alliance, "Rainforest Alliance: 2020 Certification Program," Rainforest Alliance,
2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/for-business/2020-
certification-program/. [Accessed 10 November 2024].