Elevating sericulture:

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creativework.keywordsSericulture, Seri-farmers, Silkworms, Cocoons, Allied products
dc.contributor.authorApilado, Leonora P.
dc.contributor.authorHufalar, Julius Peter M.
dc.contributor.authorNillo, Rofolfo G.
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-20T06:44:14Z
dc.date.available2025-11-20T06:44:14Z
dc.date.issued2025-02
dc.description.abstractThe Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Sericulture Research and Development Institute (DMMMSU-SRDI) in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines, advocates the application of optimal sericulture techniques at extension sites to boost the income of seri-farmers, particularly those from marginal sectors. A prime example is the Sericulture Demonstration Project Farm (Seri-Farm) in Barangay Lioac Sur, Naguilian, La Union, which has successfully operated for over a decade (2011–2022) and remains active today. The farm serves as a dynamic showcase of innovative sericulture technologies, promoting sustainable agriculture, rural livelihood improvement, and economic development. Seri-farmers diversified their activities, engaging in grain and vegetable farming, animal husbandry, sugarcane cultivation, and vinegar/winemaking, with sericulture as a complementary endeavor. The initiative provided employment opportunities for out-of-school youth and community workers while catering to both domestic and international silk markets. The farm’s medium-textured soil, high nutrient content, and favorable weather during most rearing seasons supported high-value cocoon production, though larval performance was affected in 2017 by disease and climate change. Over its 11-year span, the Seri-Farm achieved significant results, completing 31 rearing cycles and producing 392.7 kg of fresh cocoons, generating a total income of PhP94,935.00. Additionally, allied products such as cuttings, saplings, seeds, novelty items, fruit beverages, vinegar, wine, and compost contributed PhP176,215.00, underscoring the economic potential of integrated sericulture farming systems.
dc.identifier.citationApilado, L. P., Hufalar, J. P. M., & Nillo, R. G. (2025). Elevating sericulture: Achieving higher yields and profits through best practices and technology. Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 26(2), 171-186. innspub.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JBES-V26-No2-p171-186.pdf
dc.identifier.issn2220-6663
dc.identifier.issn2222-3045
dc.identifier.urihttps://lakasa.dmmmsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/651
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherJournal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences
dc.relation.urihttps://innspub.net/elevating-sericulture-achieving-higher-yields-and-profits-through-best-practices-and-technology/
dc.rights.licenseCC BY-NC 4.0
dc.sdgSDG 4
dc.sdgSDG 1
dc.sdgSDG 2
dc.sdgSDG 8
dc.sdgSDG 12
dc.sdgSDG 15
dc.subjectSericulture
dc.subjectSilkworm farming
dc.subjectSustainable agriculture
dc.subjectAgricultural technology
dc.subjectRural livelihood improvement
dc.subjectSilk production
dc.subjectSeri-farmers — income generation
dc.subject.ddcSericulture (Silk culture)
dc.subject.lcshSericulture
dc.subject.lcshSilkworms
dc.subject.lcshSilk industry
dc.subject.lcshSericulture--Economic aspects
dc.subject.lcshSericulture--Technological innovations
dc.subject.lcshRural development
dc.subject.lcshSustainable agriculture
dc.subject.lcshMorus alba
dc.titleElevating sericulture:
dc.title.alternativeAchieving higher yields and profits through best practices and technology
dc.typeArticle
dcterms.accessRightsOpen access
local.subject.scientificnameBombyx mori
oaire.citation.endPage186
oaire.citation.issue2
oaire.citation.startPage171
oaire.citation.volume171
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