Mulberry Trees and Silkworms Drive Cao Bang's Economic Boom
Cao Bang province in northern Vietnam is experiencing a significant shift in its agricultural production mindset, with mulberry trees and silkworms becoming a major driver of economic growth.
The province's highland villages are rapidly transitioning from corn and cassava fields to lush green mulberry trees, with 2,787 households participating in cultivating 1,227.55 hectares of land.
Mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing have transformed the lives of local residents, who now earn significantly higher incomes than they did growing corn or rice.
The price of silkworm cocoons has remained high, averaging VND 200,000/kg, with market demand driven by exports to India and the Middle East.
Cooperatives are playing a crucial role in connecting production, seed supply, technology transfer, and market organization, aiming to attract investment in processing facilities.