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AgriValue 360°: Enabling Smart, Inclusive and Green Supply Chains” is a comprehensive and forward-thinking edited volume that explores the transformation of agri-food systems in the 21st century. This book serves as a critical resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students interested in the nexus of agriculture, technology, sustainability, and inclusive development. With a multidimensional approach, the book emphasizes the importance of creating value across the entire agri-supply chain—from farm to fork—through the integration of smart technologies, inclusive strategies, and green practices. The chapters in this edited volume are contributed by experts from diverse disciplines, offering rich insights into emerging trends such as precision agriculture, blockchain for traceability, circular bioeconomy, sustainable input systems, climate-resilient farming, and digital platforms for market linkage. The book also investigates the role of women, youth, and marginalized communities in agri-value chains, advocating for equitable participation and shared prosperity. The contributors argue that enhancing inclusiveness in agri-business models is key to sustainable rural livelihoods and food security. Case studies from different regions underscore practical innovations, successful startups, and scalable interventions that have redefined agri-enterprise models. The book addresses contemporary challenges like supply chain disruptions, post-harvest losses, carbon emissions, and environmental degradation, proposing actionable strategies for their mitigation. It highlights the convergence of policy, science, and entrepreneurship in creating resilient food systems. "AgriValue 360°" underscores that the future of agriculture is digital, collaborative, and environmentally conscious. The volume advocates for strong institutional frameworks, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder partnerships to realize the vision of smart, inclusive, and green agri-value chains. Ultimately, this book is a timely contribution to the global discourse on sustainable agriculture and rural transformation in the face of climate change and global uncertainties.