Helping silk farmers produce more while working with nature's rhythms, not against them
For silkworm rearers and artisans, increasing productivity means producing more silk on the same land, creating higher-quality textiles, and reducing waste—all while maintaining ecological balance.
We combine traditional knowledge with climate-adapted techniques to help farmers achieve better yields without compromising environmental health or product quality.
Working smarter, not harder
Understanding current productivity levels, identifying bottlenecks, and mapping opportunities for improvement without compromising sustainability.
Introducing improved methods for mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, and cocoon processing that increase output while reducing labor.
Teaching grading standards and quality control that command premium prices, making each unit of production more valuable.
Minimizing waste, optimizing water use, and recycling nutrients to get more from existing resources.
How we boost productivity sustainably
Training in sericulture methods that maintain productivity despite changing weather patterns and seasonal variations.
Designing and building rearing facilities that optimize temperature, humidity, and ventilation for healthy silkworms.
Implementing standardized grading that helps farmers understand and achieve premium quality standards.
Converting silkworm waste into organic fertilizer and finding uses for every part of the production cycle.
Introducing appropriate technology that reduces drudgery while maintaining traditional quality.
Natural methods to protect silkworms and mulberry plants from common threats without harmful chemicals.
Dibrugarh, Assam
Raju Bora had been rearing silkworms the same way his father taught him, but yields were declining each year. Climate unpredictability made traditional timing unreliable.
Through our productivity program, Raju learned to read environmental cues and adjust his rearing schedule accordingly. Simple improvements to his rearing house ventilation and leaf storage nearly doubled his cocoon harvest.
"I'm not working more hours—I'm working smarter. The same land, the same silkworms, but twice the silk. My father would be amazed."— Raju Bora, Silk Farmer
Support training and resources that help silk farmers achieve sustainable productivity gains.