Vietnam: K'Ho people in Lam Dong showing their talent in raising silkworms and growing mulberries

Published 2022년 10월 28일

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The article highlights a significant shift in farming practices in Vietnam's Tan Lin village, where the K'Ho ethnic group has abandoned traditional rice and coffee cultivation in favor of green mulberry trees and silkworm farming. This transition, initiated about five years ago, has proven profitable, with silkworm cocoons fetching three times the price of rice and six times the price of coffee. The adoption of this new farming method has seen a notable increase in income for local farmers, as demonstrated by Mr. K'Breo's family, who have experienced a financial boost compared to their coffee growing days. The expansion of mulberry cultivation in Tan Van commune, now covering 240 hectares, and the reduction in rice cultivation indicate a successful adoption of the new farming method. The article also emphasizes the environmental benefits of silkworm farming, such as reduced use of pesticides and fertilizers, and the need for regular disinfection of the silkworm rearing rooms. This shift has improved the economic stability of the village, particularly among the poor and near-poor households, by providing a more consistent income source.
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Original content

The fields of green mulberry trees, leaves as big as hands, people excitedly harvesting silkworm cocoons are what Dan Viet newspaper reporters saw when the leader of the Tan Van Commune Farmers' Association led them to Tan Lin village. "In the past, these areas mainly planted coffee and rice. However, about 5 years ago, the local K'Ho ethnic group converted to growing mulberries and raising silkworms, initially showing a clear effect, increasing people's income," said Ms. Luong. Ms. Hoai Thanh - Chairman of Tan Van Commune Farmers' Association said. Present in the strawberry garden of Mr. K' Breo's family (Tan Lin village, Tan Van commune), the reporter witnessed the joy of Mr. K' Breo and his son. The price of silkworm cocoons reaches 200,000 VND/kg, the new mulberry leaves are large and high yielding, so the income of Mr. K' Breo's family also increases. Talking to reporters, Mr. K'Breo said that compared to growing coffee and rice, growing mulberries to raise silkworms helps ...
Source: Danviet

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