Tomato prices in Pakistan have crossed Rs 700 per kg.
The confrontation with Afghanistan has proved costly for Pakistan. The rising prices of tomatoes here is an example of this. In most of the big cities of Pakistan like Lahore and Karachi, tomatoes are available at Rs 700 per kg, which till some time was Rs 100 per kg. Not only tomatoes, the prices of other vegetables have also increased, but tomatoes are in the news due to their highest prices.
According to Pakistan’s Sama TV, the flood that occurred here earlier worsened the situation. Crops were destroyed. Now, due to disruption in the supply of tomatoes due to tension in Afghanistan, its prices have reached a record high. Tomato export has stopped after tension on the border. Its effect is visible in the form of increased prices.
Countries that grow the most tomatoes?
Now the question arises that which are the countries that grow the most tomatoes in the world? World Population Review figures show that China ranks first in tomato production. China grows about 70,119,694 tons of tomatoes every year. China alone accounts for 35 percent of the total tomato production worldwide. At the same time, with the production of 20,425,000 tonnes of tomatoes, China is at second place and Türkiye is at third place.
How is China making records?
Now the question arises that how China is making records in tomato production, what are the reasons behind it. Tomato requires a special kind of climate, the same climate is in China. The northern and western areas of China like Xinjiang, Gansu, Hebei have hot days and cold nights. This is the best condition for tomatoes.
China’s climate has made it the leader in tomato production.
Not only this, China has large agricultural land. This is very important for tomato cultivation on a large scale. China has promoted drip irrigation and greenhouse farming, which has increased both the production and quality of tomatoes. China has made it its power and has made many changes on its basis. Which has made China the leader in tomato production.
China also makes sauce and paste from tomatoes.
How did China make tomato a earning weapon?
China has used the maximum production of tomatoes not only for export but also for making products from it. China is also the largest producer and exporter of tomato paste, sauce and ketchup. In this way, tomato is a very important part of farming and industry in China.
Where is tomato grown in India?
It is claimed that tomato originated in South America (Peru and Mexico). The credit for bringing it to India goes to the Portuguese who brought it to India in the 16th century.According to World Population Review data, India produces 20,425,000 tonnes of tomatoes every year. There are many states in the country which are tops in the production of tomatoes. In thisAndhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are included. Tomato can be grown throughout the year in India, as it has different climatic zones.
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