Development of an Improved Technology to Increase Production Efficiency in the Sericulture Farm

Abstract

The developing process of a technology with the potential to increase efficiency in a sericulture farm represents one of the most important levers in the efficient exploitation of silkworms and mulberry (Bombyx mori). The development of an optimized technology, with the aim of making the activities carried out in a sericulture farm more efficient, is the main objective of this study. At the same time, the concept of "Pharma-Farming" is being explored, which promotes an integrated and sustainable approach in the management of sericulture farms by integrating sericulture and moriculture products and by-products. The use of the principles underlying the "Pharma-Farming" system could contribute to optimizing integrated processes and increasing the performance and sustainability of this agricultural sector. The integration of by-products obtained during the rearing of silkworms can represent a valuable opportunity not only to increase farmers' incomes through product diversification, but also to improve the quality of life. Exploring this concept facilitates the integration of by-products obtained from the sericulture farm into the pharmaceutical production chain, contributing to the creation of an additional source of raw materials and promoting a circular and sustainable economy. This research is carried out in a collaboration between three partners with expertise in the field of sericulture, and uses the resources of each to successfully address the development and implementation of the technology in different areas of Romania.

Keywords

• sericulture technology, bombyx mori, pharma-farming