Solutions · Advisory Engine
A mobile and web platform for agricultural data collection and advisory
The M-TACAB Advisory Engine collects field, market and climate data across Somalia, turns it into district-level guidance, and delivers it in Somali over SMS, IVR, USSD and outbound dialer — on any handset.
M-TACAB Advisory
Sorghum (Red) 0.62 USD/kg — up 4% this week.
31°C
Dry spell — irrigate today
Advisory Engine
How Our Advisory is Made
M-TACAB advisory is built from eight data sectors, each combining field data, satellite indices and partner records into guidance a farmer can act on.
Market Insights
Daily reference prices by region for cereals and cash crops, with historical trends and buyer demand signals.
- Daily market prices
- Price trends & benchmarks
- Demand outlook
Weather & Climate
Short-range and seasonal outlooks for Gu and Deyr rains, delivered in Somali.
- Daily & 7-day forecasts
- Seasonal rainfall outlook
- Extreme-weather alerts
Crop Selection
District-level crop recommendations matched to soil, water availability and market demand.
- Best crops to plant
- Variety guidance
- Soil suitability
Seasonality & Planning
Planting and harvest calendars aligned to rainfall windows and market price peaks.
- Planting calendars
- Harvest windows
- Yield & price forecasts
Pest & Disease
Early warning and treatment guidance for fall armyworm, desert locust and major crop diseases.
- Regional pest alerts
- Scouting guidance
- Safe treatment options
Water & Irrigation
Water-use advisory for the Shabelle and Juba irrigated zones and rain-fed districts.
- Irrigation scheduling
- Drought advisories
- Drainage guidance
Inputs & Agronomy
Seed, fertiliser and crop-protection recommendations matched to crop, soil and season.
- Input recommendations
- Application rates
- Vendor availability
Post-Harvest & Storage
Harvesting, drying, grading and storage practices that cut losses and protect price.
- Harvest methodology
- Drying & threshing
- Storage & grading