Aslam’s income came from raising silkworms. It took 45 days from buying silkworm eggs to hatching, silking and selling cocoons. With the improvement of farmers’ skills in raising silkworms, cocoon production is expected to double. For silkworm farmers, in addition to silkworm, mulberry tree is another key factor for raising silkworms. The Sericulture, Forest Department Punjab has introduced Chinese mulberry trees.

Source: The Express Tribune May 27, 2022 14:07 UTC