Silk cocoon farming, with a price of 1,000 lira per kilogram, is among the important sources of income for 150 families in Batman.

Silk cocoon products from sericulture, which is an important source of livelihood for 150 families in Batman's Sason district, are sold for 1,000 liras per kilogram. Sericulture, which started with three families by the Aktaş family 10 years ago in Sason, continues to become a source of income for many families in the district. Citizens engaged in sericulture in Karşıyaka and Dereköy villages are quite satisfied with the cocoon yield. Hasan Aktaş, who stated that they were the first to bring sericulture to the district, said that with the increase in breeding houses, sericulture has become widespread throughout the district. Referring to bringing silk worms to the district 10 years ago, Aktaş said, "It existed during our ancestors' time. However, it became a forgotten profession over time. We embarked on this work to revive this profession. Initially, we start feeding the silk worms we brought by chopping mulberry leaves when they are small. Then, as they come to life and grow, we ...