Is Sericulture an eco-friendly activity?

Is Sericulture an eco-friendly activity?

Yes, Sericulture is an eco-friendly activity. The following explanation will give you more idea as to how it is eco-friendly:
- Due to its good foliage and good root-spread it helps in the conservation of soil and thus provides a green environment.
- Waste from silkworm rearing can be used in our garden.
- It reduces the pressure on vegetation and forest as its dried twigs are used as a fuel.
- The use of smoke-emitting machinery is minimal as it is more of a labour intensive work and agro-based activity.
- The plantation of mulberry is mainly done in the upland areas and thus the un-used cultivable land is used.
- Along with Mulberry cultivation various other crops can also be planted.
- Mulberry and tasar plants can be raised in vacant lands, hill slopes and watershed areas as these are deep rooted plants.