In Quang Ngai Province, a 35-year-old revives sericulture — a 12-household group earning over 1 million yen a year, as a traditional producing region gets moving
In Buon village, Nghia Giang commune, Quang Ngai Province, 35-year-old Ton Long Quy has revived sericulture. Leading a joint group of 12 households and running 10 cycles a year, he secures a net profit of about 380,000 yen per cycle. By switching to rack rearing, he has cut labor by 50% and produces export-grade cocoons.