CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How is silkworm breeding in 2021?

1. What are the benefits of silkworm farming in 2021?

The benefits of silkworm breeding are good in 2021. The benefits of silkworm breeding are good in 2021. I hope to breed on a large scale

2. What is the current situation and prospects of the sericulture industry?

Sericulture is still profitable now. However, since it requires a lot of labor, the economic benefits are not very high, causing most people to remove mulberry trees and plant other cash crops. In addition, the lack of labor in rural areas has caused a sharp decline in production, and prices have naturally risen sharply. Among them, mulberry fruit can also be regarded as an emerging fruit with higher economic value.

3. Is there a future for silkworm breeding? Can it make money?

The clear answer is that sericulture can certainly make money. The mulberry planting and silkworm breeding industry has been passed down in my country for thousands of years, and the silk economy was once a glorious page in ancient my country. As a sustainable development industry in today's economic society, there are still many regions whose economic income depends on mulberry planting and silkworm breeding. The mulberry planting and silkworm breeding industry has many characteristics such as a long history, a wide range, large volume, and rapid economic benefits. It has also become the main source of income for farmers in many regions today.

With the advancement of science and technology and the continuous development of economy, people's living standards are also constantly improving, and more and more people will enjoy the consumption of pure natural fabrics. According to relevant information, the demand for raw silk in the international market is increasing at a rate of 2% per year, so the trade price of silkworm cocoons will become higher and higher, and the demand will continue to increase. Therefore, as a traditional and new industry in my country, the sericulture industry has a good sustainable development space and economic prospects that are worthy of recognition.

4. Is it okay to plant mulberry trees and raise silkworms in 2021?

There are very few mulberry leaves just planted. Only a few survive. Mulberry leaves cannot feed silkworms, so it is possible to raise silkworms.

5. What are the profits and costs of silkworm farming?

1. Input costs for silkworm breeding

As we all know, the main food of silkworms is mulberry leaves, so planting mulberry trees is one of the main input costs. The first year is to plant mulberry trees, and the second is to raise silkworms. Mulberry seedlings procurement, one acre of land needs to plant about 1,200 mulberry trees. The current mulberry seedlings on the market are 1.5 yuan each, and the investment in mulberry seedlings is about 1,800 yuan per acre. In addition, the input cost of silkworm eggs, now 90% of silkworm eggs are sold in bulk, and some are packed in boxes, 5,000 eggs per box. Silkworm eggs are relatively small, no matter how many you buy, boxed or bulk, 100 eggs are only 1 yuan. If you plant one acre of mulberry trees, you can raise 100,000 silkworm eggs for cultivation, which is enough. The investment of 100,000 silkworm eggs is 1,000 yuan. The total investment cost is 2,800 yuan.

2. Analysis of silkworm market price and profit

Planting mulberry trees and raising silkworms, two batches can be raised in a year. The main products for sale are cocoons and silk, because the market mainly purchases silk and other processed products. With the rapid development of the silk industry in recent years, the demand for silk and cocoons is steadily increasing, which also promotes the market profit space of silkworms. According to villagers, planting one mu of mulberry trees and raising silkworms can make a net profit of 10,000 yuan per mu. The price of silkworms is generally between 20 and 25 yuan per catty in the market, especially some large edible silkworm pupae, which are sold at 50 yuan per catty, and there is a slight upward trend.

6. Is it easy to raise silkworms in the second half of 2021?

You can start in April or May. March is too humid and the silkworms are prone to getting sick.

7. What is the prospect of the sericulture industry in 2021?

The outlook for the sericulture industry in 2021 is still not optimistic. It faces strong challenges from countries such as India internationally. Domestically, the sericulture industry is struggling due to factors such as the lack of improvement in the consumer market and high labor costs.

8. When is the silkworm breeding time in Yunnan in 2021?

Since March, the temperature has risen steadily, rainfall has been sufficient, mulberry buds have developed normally, and the new shoots have grown to 7-8 leaves. Considering the spring climate characteristics, mulberry tree growth, silkworm variety characteristics, wheat ergot prevention and control and other factors, in order to ensure the safety of silkworm farming and avoid the risks of silkworm farming, it is recommended that the 2021 spring silkworm harvesting date be between May 1-2.