Enhancing Agri-Food Traceability in Oman: Integrating RFID and Blockchain Technologies in Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Graduation Project

This study explores how to integrate of RFID and Blockchain-based technologies into Oman’s agri-food traceability framework with the objective to boost the safety of food, transparency, and trust among consumers. considering Oman’s substantial reliance on food from abroad and obstacles that result from its dry the environment, it is essential to have an effective framework for monitoring and tracking the source and transportation of agri-food. This research project used a combination of methods, that included interviews and surveys with consumers, retailers, and government officials. The purpose was to examine the current position of traceability as well as gain insights about the potentials of emerging technologies. The results show major weaknesses in ability to track the source of both imported and locally grown food items. While there is a general belief over the possibility of RFID and Blockchain for improving traceability systems, yet still a noticeable gap in understanding and awareness amongst players. This variation underlines the importance for specialised educational initiatives. Ideas have been put here for both the development and deployment of inclusive systems for traceability that are simply offered to customers and embrace current technology. The study supports the introduction of standard food safety regulations, launching of pilot programmes that evaluate the application of technology, and the creation of partnerships between the public and private sectors that promote the implementation of technology. The research presented here enriches the current body of scholarship on the traceability of foods and offers useful suggestions for regulators and industry leaders in Oman, with the ultimate objective of encouraging a more secure and transparent agricultural and food industry.