A research team at Tunisia’s University of Sousse has developed an artificial intelligence project designed to protect olive oil quality and improve production planning.
The system can analyse olive oil and verify its authenticity in a short time, while also forecasting future crop yields by combining climate information with agricultural data, according to the announcement.
The project is built around a resource-efficient AI model that does not require large computing systems or costly infrastructure. Its focus is to help address key challenges facing Tunisia’s olive oil sector, including climate change and product fraud.
The team received the Economic Innovation Award at the Mediterranean Artificial Intelligence Forum in Marseille after being selected from 83 international submissions. The award recognises work that connects scientific research, sustainability and economic development in one of Tunisia’s most important agricultural sectors.
The researchers behind the project are Farah Jemili Ghadban, Wajdi Korba, Salma Mazni, Mouna Ayachi Mazni and Imen Khatib. The recognition highlights the potential of Tunisian research teams to develop practical technologies for protecting local agricultural products and strengthening their competitiveness in global markets.
Source: Successful Tunisia
