Production Technology of Tomato | Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Tomato Cultivation in Pakistan
Tomato cultivation in Pakistan is an essential component of the country's agricultural sector. Here's an overview of tomato production in Pakistan:
1. Climate and Growing Regions: Pakistan has diverse agro-climatic conditions suitable for tomato cultivation. The main tomato-growing regions include Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and Balochistan provinces. The climate varies from subtropical to temperate, allowing for year-round cultivation in some areas.
2. Varieties: Pakistani farmers cultivate a range of tomato varieties, including both indigenous and hybrid varieties. Popular varieties grown in Pakistan include Roma, Rio Grande, Nagina, Riogrande, and Punjab Upma.
3. Land Preparation and Planting: Land preparation involves plowing, harrowing, and leveling to create a suitable seedbed. Tomatoes are usually planted from late winter to early spring (November to February) in most regions. Farmers often use raised beds or ridges for tomato cultivation, especially in areas prone to waterlogging.
4. Irrigation: Irrigation plays a crucial role in tomato cultivation, particularly in regions where rainfall is insufficient. Farmers use various irrigation methods such as furrow irrigation, drip irrigation, and sprinkler irrigation depending on factors like water availability, soil type, and farm size.
5. Fertilization: Soil fertility management is essential for optimal tomato production. Farmers conduct soil tests to determine nutrient levels and then apply fertilizers accordingly. Organic fertilizers, such as farmyard manure or compost, are commonly used alongside chemical fertilizers to improve soil health and fertility.
6. Pest and Disease Management: Tomatoes in Pakistan are susceptible to various pests and diseases, including whiteflies, aphids, fruit borers, early blight, and late blight. Integrated pest management (IPM) practices, including cultural, biological, and chemical control methods, are employed to manage pest and disease pressures sustainably.
7. Harvesting and Marketing: Tomatoes are harvested when they reach their mature color and firmness, depending on the variety and intended market. Harvesting is typically done manually, and the fruits are graded, sorted, and packed for local markets or export. In some cases, tomatoes are processed into products like ketchup, puree, or canned tomatoes.
8. Challenges: Despite its potential, tomato production in Pakistan faces several challenges, including water scarcity, soil degradation, pest and disease pressures, and post-harvest losses due to inadequate storage and transportation facilities. Additionally, fluctuations in market prices and input costs can impact the profitability of tomato farming for smallholder farmers.
Efforts to address these challenges include the promotion of water-efficient irrigation technologies, improved pest and disease management practices, capacity building for farmers, investment in infrastructure and value chain development, and policies supportive of sustainable agriculture and market access for smallholder farmers.
Overall, tomato production in Pakistan contributes significantly to food security, employment generation, and rural livelihoods, and there is ongoing emphasis on enhancing productivity, quality, and resilience within the sector.
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Very informative May Allah bless you more and more
JazakAllah Khair, Ameen
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well done you always make very informative videos
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Great informative video
Nice guidelines ❤
Sir there's a suggestion that whenever you share a vlog kindly do ask expected per acre yield and expenses ❤
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Good information
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Aap log , hosake tuo , Italian tomatoes koshish karain . They're tomato are fantastic
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Lovely sir
very impressive ma sha Allah.. How can we get the seeds of these tomatoes?
بیجوں والے مافیا سے کم نہیں اتنے مہنگا بیچتے ہیں کہ عام غریب آدمی خرید نہیں سکتا بہت دکھ ھوتا ھے
Bhai, hybridisation is mulk me bohat kam hoti hae. Or hybrid varieties to bahir bhi mehenge beej milte hae.
No information about cherry size tomatoes used for salad?
Mash Allah
Try to protect the original Pakistani variety of tomatoes and other fruits/vegetable. They are the best fruit and vegetables for the region. Pesticides and herbicide should be avoided as they are banned in some states of USA some European countries, because they cause cancer through water and kill insects good for the fruits like honeybees etc. These companies can't sell in USA and Europe so they sell it to farmers in Asia and Africa because the farmers are unaware of the dangers and to save cost. Natural methods should be used like allowing birds to feed on the insects as Allah has set up complete system. The international seed companies are making third world country farmers depend on them for seeds etc, through collusion with government officials, so original seeds should be shared and promoted/protected. These International seeds companies cannot sell seeds in the UK/Europe/USA because the seeds are of genetically modified fruits and are illegal to grown because they can cause damage, so instead they sell to third world countries.
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Research ore makhy pay makhy marnay may keya farq heh.
why leaves curled upward , stress level? VPD slightly higher may be cause؛ better to supplement irrigation supplies rationally۔ Liriomyza can be checked by abamectin or Cyromazine Trigard effectively but it can be resistant to common insecticidal indiscreminate use۔
You are emphasing on k and n where as some farmers claim they apply 15 bags of dap per acre. Kindly advice on this practice.
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Yield per acre and cost?
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International Tomato seed companies ke names share kijye please!
Pakistan should adapt Chinese farming technology
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Sar ye ap ki video me Hindi me tanaslrt kiu Kar rahe he nice
Caption ap ne tabdeel krna ha Hindi ki jga Urdu kro
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Hindi mein koyu likha hai