Arusha. Researchers at the Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital platform to provide onion and garlic farmers with timely, location-specific agricultural information, in a move expected to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses and improve incomes.
Known as Pataintel, the platform offers tailored recommendations throughout the production cycle, including land preparation, weather forecasts, crop management, pest and disease control, harvesting techniques and market access.
The innovation comes as Tanzania remains the East African Community's leading onion producer, with annual output exceeding 200,000 tonnes. The crop generates about $4.57 million in export earnings each year, with major production concentrated in Mang'ola in Arusha Region, Singida and Mkuranga in Coast Region. Tanzanian onions are exported to Uganda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and several European markets.
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