Rearing tussah silkworms is a profitable industry in Northeast China. According to public information, 1.32 billion tussahs are stocked in Arong Banner, and the comprehensive output value of sericulture is expected to reach 230 million yuan. In addition, it is understood that Arong Banner currently has an area of ??600,000 acres of tussah forest suitable for sericulture, and has developed silkworm farms of 470,000 acres. It is the largest tussah seed industry base in Northeast China with an annual output of "two technologies and one release". With 100,000 kilograms of tussah seeds, it is also the largest tussah cocoon distribution center and the largest commercial cocoon base in Northeast China. In 2021, 4,016 silkworms and 5,018 sericulture households were raised in the entire banner. The output of commercial cocoons reached more than 6 million kilograms. The output value of sericulture reached 230 million yuan, which increased the per capita income of farmers across the banner by nearly 1,100 yuan. It has become a "factor" to help farmers increase their income and become rich. Shortage and Fast” project.
To sum up, raising tussah silkworms in Northeast China has great economic benefits, and raising tussah silkworms can still make money in 2022.