(Baonghean.vn) - Mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing is a profession that is being strongly developed in Dien Kim commune, Dien Chau district, Nghe An. Currently, people are excited to continue this profession when JICA (Japan) supports them with mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing techniques and advises them on product output.
This time of year, in Dien Kim commune (Dien Chau), people are in the season of raising silkworms and producing cocoons. The silkworm farming profession here is being restored and developing smoothly thanks to technical advice, including the role of JICA (Japan). Photo: Mr. Pham Vu Thuan's family in Tien Tien 1 hamlet, Dien Kim commune, is selecting mature silkworms to create cocoons. Photo: Tran Chau.
This year, according to people's feedback, the silkworms are beautiful, the mortality rate is very low, and the cocoons are of high quality. Raising silkworms in Dien Kim is bringing in an average income of 3 million VND/month/household. Photo: Quang An
A new rotating cocoon spreader has been applied in Dien Kim, helping the cocoons to have better access to sunlight. Photo: Tran Chau
Rotating cocoon trays also help people easily remove the cocoons for weaving. Photo: Tran Chau
The current price of finished silk is 800,000 - 1,000,000 VND/kg, from here it is sold in Hanoi, Laos, Thailand and woven in weaving villages in Nghe An. Photo: Quang An
This is a silkworm released on a mold and spinning silk to weave blankets and carpets; this method helps silkworm workers in Dien Kim earn higher income than producing silk in the usual way. Photo: Tran Canh Yen
Silk carpet after silkworms finish weaving. Photo by Tran Canh Yen
In early 2018, cocoon prices increased, so people in Dien Kim commune, Dien Chau actively produced white silk. This type of white silk is 200,000 VND/kg more expensive than yellow silk. Photo: Quang An
Pure white silk is currently priced at 1 million VND/kg and is made from grade 1 white cocoons. Dien Kim commune produces nearly 7 tons of this type of silk each year. Photo: Quang An
Mr. Pham Xuan Bang - Chairman of Dien Kim Commune People's Committee said: The whole commune has about 120 households working in mulberry cultivation and silkworm raising. With mulberry cultivation techniques supported by JICA, farmers are assured in their work. The locality is encouraging people to stick with the profession, both to create jobs and to preserve the long-standing traditions of their ancestors. Photo: Quang An
Clip of farmer Dien Kim excitedly talking about high income from raising silkworms
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