China:Autumn cocoon output decreased in Jiangsu and Zhejiang region
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2005-10-05 15:29:00
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Although distributed autumn silkworm seed volume larger than same period of last year, the output seemed decreased moderately.
Consecutive high temperature in middle and late September advanced the harvest in Zhejiang, resulting in lower cocoon quality and output. Early reports showed that both average output per piece and total output in Zhejiang province was down by about 29.7 per cent and 27 per cent.
In middle Jiangsu, fresh cocoons have been purchased from Oct.2. The purchase price hit the historical record at 25.7-27.7 yuan per kg. Furthermore, the price exceeded 30 yuan per kg in some districts. Silkworm diseases and poison by pesticide caused the decrease in output and quality.