2.1 Agarwood Supply Chain

Agarwood Supply Chain: Seedling → Inoculation → Harvest → Processing → Export

1. Seedling Stage

Foundation of a traceable agarwood tree

  • Selection: Choose high-quality Aquilaria seedlings with documented provenance.
  • Plantation Registration: Record GPS location, plot number, and farmer ID in AgriTrace.
  • Traceability Tagging: Assign a unique Tree ID for QR/ledger tracking.
  • Monitoring: Regular care logs for growth, health, and fertilization.

Traceability Output: Each tree has a digital identity from day 1.

2. Inoculation Stage

Creating agarwood resin under controlled conditions

  • Inoculation Method: Use BarIno Biotic, Abiotic, or Dual inoculants.
  • Record Keeping: Log inoculation date, method, and inoculant type in AgriTrace.
  • Monitoring: Periodic resin development checks, tree health updates, and photographic evidence.
  • QR Updates: Link inoculation info to tree QR codes.

Value Added: Controlled resin production ensures predictable quality and higher market value.

3. Harvest Stage

Timing and technique determine quality and legality

  • Harvest Planning: Only mature/resin-rich trees or branches are harvested.
  • Compliance: Ensure all harvests comply with CITES, CNC/ECC, and national permits.
  • Batch Creation: Group harvested material by tree ID, date, and location.
  • Digital Logging: Record weight, grade, and batch details in AgriTrace + GreenLedger™.

Traceability Output: Every chip, branch, or root has verified origin and treatment history.

4. Processing Stage

Turning raw agarwood into chips, oil, or resin products

  • Grading: Classify by resin content, aroma, and age.
  • Distillation / Extraction: Log process parameters, yield, and batch numbers.
  • Packaging: Assign batch-level QR codes linked to digital ledger.
  • Sustainability Records: Update ESG metrics (energy use, waste, sustainable methods).

Traceability Output: Buyers can verify exact origin, grade, and processing history.

5. Export Stage

Delivering trusted agarwood to global buyers

  • Documentation: Include:
    • CITES export permits
    • Plantation & batch verification records
    • ESG / carbon reporting (if applicable)
  • Digital Verification: Buyers scan QR → view blockchain-verified supply chain.
  • Compliance Check: Ensure alignment with buyer due diligence and international regulations.
  • Delivery: Traceable packaging reaches buyer with full provenance and sustainability proof.

Value Added: Ensures premium pricing, buyer confidence, and repeat trade opportunities.

6. Key Takeaways

  • Traceability is continuous: Every stage feeds into the next.
  • Documentation = Value: Verified records increase buyer trust and premiums.
  • Technology as a tool: QR codes, AgriTrace, and blockchain secure history and compliance.
  • ESG & sustainability matter: Recorded metrics open high-value markets and carbon opportunities.

Brand Message for Training or Brochure:

“From seedling to export, every step of agarwood production is traceable, verifiable, and value-adding. Transparency is not optional—it is the key to premium pricing and global market access.”