
KEY POINTS
- The UD x Farmsent partnership will provide farmers with a digital ID through the '.farms' domain
- A digital identity can help small farmers 'overcome the unfairness inherent in the centralized food economy': UD COO Sandy Carter
- The digital ID should also help spark collaboration and innovation among farmers of all sizes, she said
Agriculture has seen a technological evolution in recent years, and the rise of Web3 has paved the way for farmers to explore their options with cryptocurrencies. The gradual onboarding of farmers into the blockchain has brought about positive changes in the lives of smaller farmers who struggle with competition against large agriculture businesses.