How Japanese farmers raise millions of silkworms for silk production - FaFY Farm

How Japanese farmers raise millions of silkworms for silk production - FaFY Farm Silkworms have a fascinating and rapid life cycle, one that requires constant attention from the farmers who raise them. The journey begins with eggs, each about the size of a pinhead, which are laid by adult silkmoths. These eggs are kept in carefully monitored incubation rooms where temperature and humidity are regulated to mimic natural spring conditions. Within 10-14 days, the eggs hatch, and the tiny larvae—just a few millimeters long—begin their voracious eating. From this moment, the farmers’ work intensifies. The larvae are fed fresh mulberry leaves several times a day, and as they grow, their appetite increases dramatically. Over the course of a month, these silkworms will increase their body weight up to 10,000 times their original size. During this period, farmers must constantly adjust the environment to ensure the optimal conditions for growth. Too much heat, cold, or humidity can severely impact