End-to-end seed traceability, from field to bag.
Aeologic built a QR-coded seed traceability platform for a national seed regulator, connecting sowing plots, harvests, raw lots, final lots, laboratory testing, and uniquely tagged bags into one auditable digital chain of custody.
In short
Aeologic created a cloud-based seed traceability and authenticity platform that connects field production, harvesting, processing, seed testing, and final bag tagging. QR-coded identifiers provide a verifiable digital history for every tagged bag while mobile inspection capabilities allow stakeholders to validate seed origin and quality information quickly.
- Client Government Seed Division / National Seed Production Regulator
- Problem Paper-based seed records with no reliable end-to-end chain of custody
- Solution QR-coded traceability connecting plots, lots, testing, and bags
- Scale Multi-stakeholder platform spanning field production, processing, laboratories, and inspection
Paper records couldn't provide trustworthy seed lineage from plot to bag.
The national seed regulator relied heavily on paper-based lot registers and manually marked bags, making it difficult to establish exactly where a bag originated after it left a processing plant. As production volumes and participating agencies increased, the absence of connected digital lineage created opportunities for mislabelled or substituted seed to move through the supply chain. Quality failures were equally difficult to investigate because the connection between the final bag and its originating field or production batch was not readily available.
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Paper lot registers made end-to-end seed lineage difficult to verify after processing
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Manually marked bags provided no instant digital proof of origin or authenticity
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Quality failures could not be quickly traced back to a specific plot or production lot
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Growing volumes and multiple stakeholders increased the risk of mislabelled or substituted seed
What the platform had to achieve.
Establish an auditable chain of custody from sowing plot through harvest and processing to the final uniquely tagged seed bag.
Generate plot, raw lot, final lot, and tag identifiers sequentially, only after the preceding production stage is completed.
Make QR tag generation dependent on successful seed testing laboratory evaluation.
Give inspectors, buyers, and auditors a fast way to verify a bag's origin, production history, and authenticity.
A connected digital chain that turns every seed bag into a verifiable point of origin.
Capture the production plot
Approved sowing activities establish the first digital identity, creating a plot record that becomes the foundation for all downstream seed lineage.
Carry identity through production
Harvest information and processing activity extend the lineage, connecting source material with raw and final production lots without breaking the historical relationship.
Release only verified seed
Laboratory results become part of the release decision, ensuring that the final identity is available for tagging only when the required quality conditions have been satisfied.
Sequential identity management
The platform controls identifier creation so every new stage inherits a valid upstream identity rather than creating disconnected records.
Plot and lot lineage
Field records, harvested material, raw lots, and final lots remain connected so the source of finished seed can be reconstructed when required.
Laboratory release control
Seed testing results are incorporated into the production workflow so quality status directly influences whether final seed can proceed to tagging.
Scan-based verification
QR-coded bags provide a simple digital access point for inspectors and other stakeholders to validate recorded provenance and authenticity.
Four traceability problems, four controlled fixes.
Maintaining identity across multiple production stages
Plot, harvest, raw lot, final lot, and bag records were created at different points by different stakeholders.
Sequential identifier generation
The workflow creates each downstream identifier only after the preceding stage has been successfully completed.
Preserving lineage when lots are aggregated and split
Material from several plots could form a raw lot and later become multiple final lots, making simple one-to-one tracking inadequate.
Many-to-one-to-many lineage model
The data model explicitly preserves relationships between multiple source plots, aggregated lots, and resulting final lots.
Preventing unverified seed from receiving a valid tag
A final lot needed to be demonstrably compliant with laboratory requirements before bags could be identified.
Automated quality gate
Tag generation is gated by STL status, with failed lots discarded and resampled lots returned through the testing workflow.
Controlling damaged-tag reprints and cancellations
Legitimate damaged-tag replacement had to remain possible without creating duplicate identities in circulation.
Governed tag lifecycle
Controlled reprint and cancellation rules preserve the original identity while restricting unauthorized duplication.
"The most important design decision was treating seed identity as a chain rather than a collection of independent records. Every bag remains connected to the production history that created it."
From paper-based records to verifiable seed provenance.
Any tagged bag can be traced to its originating plot, production cycle, lot, and test result.
Counterfeit, substituted, or incorrectly labelled seed becomes significantly easier to identify.
Quality issues can be investigated against specific plots or lots for targeted corrective action.
Regulators, buyers, inspectors, and auditors gain a shared digital source of truth instead of relying on disconnected paper records.
One digital chain, every seed bag accountable.
The QR-coded seed traceability platform transforms a fragmented, paper-based process into a continuous digital chain of custody. By connecting field production, harvest, lot formation, laboratory evaluation, and final bag tagging, the system gives the regulator a reliable way to establish seed provenance and authenticity. Every tagged bag carries a verifiable history, allowing stakeholders to move from manual record checking to fast, evidence-based verification.
Common questions about this deployment.
Find quick answers to common questions about QR-coded seed traceability, laboratory gating, and bag authenticity.
How does QR-based seed traceability work?
Each seed bag receives a unique QR-coded identifier linked to its agency, crop, variety, lot, bag size, and testing information. Scanning the tag allows authorized stakeholders to trace the bag back through its production and testing history to its originating plot.
How are seed tags controlled to prevent unauthorized duplication?
The platform applies controlled tag-generation, reprint, and cancellation rules. A tag can only be generated after its upstream production and testing stages are complete, while legitimate reprints for damaged tags are controlled to prevent uncontrolled duplication.
How does seed testing affect QR tag generation?
Final lot and bag tagging are quality-gated by the seed testing laboratory evaluation. A final lot receives a tag only after processing is complete and the required STL test is passed. Failed lots are discarded, while resampled lots can be routed back for retesting.
Can inspectors verify a seed bag using a mobile device?
Yes. The mobile inspection app allows inspectors to scan a QR-coded bag in the field and access its traceability information. The scan can connect the physical bag to its recorded lot, production history, and testing information.
How does the platform handle lots originating from multiple plots?
The traceability model preserves the relationship between multiple production plots, aggregated raw lots, and subsequent final lots. This many-to-one-to-many structure allows the platform to maintain lineage even when harvested material is combined and later divided into final production lots.
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