Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

The role of sericulture extension for revitalizing of silkworm cocoon production in Iran

Author(s):

Mehdi Charmchian Langerodi ^1*, Iraj Malekmohammadi ², Mohammad Chizari ³, Alireza Seidavi ⁴

Recieved Date: 2010-08-08, Accepted Date: 2010-11-03

Abstract:

Sericulture is an industry that is characterized by a two-step process, the cultivation of mulberry trees and the rearing of silkworms on mulberry leaves to produce cocoons. Sericulture is a labour oriented, low investment, agrarian small-scale industry which suits both marginal and for small land holders because of its high returns, short gestation period, and it creates opportunity for family employment. Iran has long history in cocoon and silk production, but silk productivity in the country is low due to lack of adoption of new technologies, upgrading skill and low level of trained manpower. In order to enhance the quality silk production, to meet the future demands and production increase there is a demand for skilled manpower. Increase in trained human resource at grassroots level will increase the silk production due to implementation of scientific techniques. This study examines sericulture extension as a strategy for revitalizing silkworm cocoon production in Iran. In addition, this study aims at providing sericulturists of men and women information, education, marketing, transfer of technology, formation of groups, distant education and practical methods. The overall aim is to uplift the status and livelihood of the sericultural farmers through extension in Iran.

Keywords:

Sericulture extension, revitalization, silkworm, Iran

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2010
Volume: 8
Issue: 3&4
Category: Environment
Pages: 1113-1119

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