Sistema Faep supports silk production in Paraná

Sistema Faep is strengthening support for silkworm producers in Paraná, Brazil, through technical training focused on best management practices and loss reduction. These training sessions, requested by rural unions, aim to sustain sericulture in traditional production regions facing current industry challenges.

In 2024, sericulture generated R$ 53 million in the state. This includes R$ 44.5 million from cocoon production, notably in Diamante do Sul, and R$ 8.5 million from larvae production, concentrated in Umuarama. Recent training courses were held in Nova Esperança and Cianorte to ensure productivity and silk quality.

Sistema Faep president Ágide Eduardo Meneguette emphasized that success depends on proper management from mulberry planting to cocoon harvesting. Specialist Alessandra Silva noted that while Paraná is the country’s primary cocoon production hub, the activity has been steadily declining, making producer training essential.