China, Pakistan partner on high-yield tomato varieties
MG News | June 08, 2026 at 06:03 PM GMT+05:00
June 08, 2026 (MLN): A China Pakistan agricultural collaboration has been formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at introducing high-quality tomato varieties for industrial processing in Pakistan.
The agreement was signed between the Beijing Jingwa
Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Center (Jingwa Center) and
Pakistan’s Iftekhar Ahmed Food and Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
It was signed during the Pakistan-China Information
Technology, Telecom, Battery Energy Storage System, and Agriculture B2B
Investment Conference held in Hangzhou, China, as part of Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit.
Under the MoU, the Beijing Jingwa Agricultural Science and
Technology Innovation Center will supply specially developed tomato varieties
designed for industrial use.
These varieties are characterized by high Brix levels,
higher solids content, and improved pulp yield.They are specifically suitable
for processing into tomato paste and puree, as reported by APP.
The collaboration will initially proceed with research and
development activities in Sindh, where six to seven selected tomato varieties
will undergo field and greenhouse trials.
Experts from both countries will jointly assess their
adaptability to local climate conditions, soil profiles, cultivation practices,
and disease resistance.
The partnership will also include technology transfer
covering modern farming techniques and controlled-environment agriculture to
support year-round production.
Following successful trials, the most suitable varieties
will be commercialized in Pakistan, with continued technical support from the
Chinese side.
The initiative is expected to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on
imported tomato paste currently costing around $1m annually while also
strengthening export potential for value-added agricultural products.
According to company representatives, the project could
attract up to $7m in investment in industrial tomato production.
The final selected variety will be registered locally and
distributed to farmers on a wider scale, supporting productivity gains and
contributing to improved food security and a more climate-resilient tomato
value chain.
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