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Rakan Tani gives padi farmers AI advice on WhatsApp
After a 10-week pilot with 42 farmers in Sungai Manik, Perak, it began a national rollout in March 2026; one farmer said his yield rose from four to nine tonnes in a season (Bernama via Malay Mail).
Done withRakan TaniRakan Tani (generative AI co-pilot, NAIO Lab)
Reported outcomeOne pilot farmer reported yield up from 4 to 9 tonnesSource: News
1The problem
Malaysia's rice self-sufficiency is just over 50%, and giving every farmer timely, personal advice has been hard to scale.
2Agent setup
A WhatsApp AI co-pilot gives padi farmers advice on fertiliser, irrigation and pests based on weather, pest risk and field data, built by the National AI Office lab with Bernas and partners.
3Result
After a 10-week pilot with 42 farmers in Sungai Manik, Perak, it began a national rollout in March 2026; one farmer said his yield rose from four to nine tonnes in a season (Bernama via Malay Mail).
4Copy-paste prompt
I farm [crop] on [area] in [district]. Based on this week's weather [paste], give me a simple weekly plan for water, fertiliser and pest checks in BM, and tell me what signs mean I should call an officer.