Rising temperatures put sericulture on hold in Udupi
CH NEWS UDUPI Unseasonal heat in October has disrupted the silkworm-rearing cycle in Udupi district, forcing farmers to postpone cultivation despite favourable cocoon prices in the market. Sericulture farmers say temperatures touched 34 degrees Celsius in September, raising concerns about the impact of continued heat on silkworm growth and survival. They generally procure silkworm eggs from Bengaluru and undertake rearing three to four times a year.
However, many have skipped their usual…
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- Karnataka
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- wungminao jajo
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- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 7:24 pm IST
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