Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Presidential resolution “On additional measures to accelerate the implementation of market mechanisms in the field of silkworm cultivation and sericulture” was adopted.

According to the resolution, in 2024–2027 in the field of silkworm cultivation and sericulture the following will be achieved:

up to 160 thousand hectares - the land area of mulberry plantations, up to 500 million - the number of mulberry trees planted in one row along the edges of the fields;

up to 80 percent – the level of localization of the republic’s need for silkworm beans;

up to class 5A - the quality of raw silk produced in the republic, up to 75 percent - the level of its processing.

As provided by the Presidential Decree (UP No. 85), 105 thousand hectares of land are placed on the electronic trading platform “E-auksion” for rent at a price of 10 percent of the established starting rental price.