ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, June 19. Farmers of the Mary region of Turkmenistan have fully fulfilled the plan for harvesting silkworm cocoons this season
According to official data, farmers in the region have collected 410 tons of silkworm cocoons this season, which was achieved according to the plan.
The successful implementation of this campaign relied on compliance by local hatcheries with established regulations, which included premises disinfection and the creation of optimal conditions for successful incubation.
In general, this year, farmers delivered over 2,100 tons of silkworm cocoons to the state, thus fully meeting the plan.
Overall, during the past year, farms throughout Turkmenistan gathered over 2,300 tons of silkworm cocoons, significantly surpassing the set target.
One of Turkmenistan's most important agricultural products is silk, which is predominantly produced in the Mary, Ahal, and Lebap regions.
The Ashgabat Silk Factory and the Turkmenabat Silk Production Association are among Turkmenistan's leading sericulture enterprises.
