About Silk (Sericulture)
India is the world's second-largest silk producer and the only country that produces all four main kinds: mulberry, tasar, eri and muga. Ramanagara in Karnataka hosts one of Asia's largest silk cocoon markets.
Where Silk (Sericulture) Is Grown in Andhra Pradesh
The main silk (sericulture) districts of Andhra Pradesh are Anantapur, Chittoor (Madanapalle), Sri Sathya Sai. Andhra Pradesh is one of India's richest farm states, with the Godavari and Krishna deltas growing rice, the dry Rayalaseema districts growing groundnut, banana, mango and tomato, and Guntur leading India's chilli and tobacco trade. It is a top producer of fruits, chilli, aquaculture and Virginia tobacco.
Season in Andhra Pradesh
Several rearing cycles a year for mulberry; seasonal for other silks. Exact arrival dates in Andhra Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Silk (Sericulture) Is Sold in Andhra Pradesh
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Rythu Bazaars let farmers sell vegetables directly to consumers in towns.
Other major markets in Andhra Pradesh
- Guntur Mirchi YardDry chilliAboutExplore
- Kurnool and Adoni APMCsOnion, groundnut, cottonAboutExplore
- Madanapalle Tomato MarketTomatoAboutExplore
- Vijayawada marketsUrad, rice, fruitsAboutExplore
- AnantapurBanana, groundnutAboutExplore
State Agencies in Andhra Pradesh
Silk (Sericulture) has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- AP State Civil Supplies CorporationPaddy procurementAboutExplore
- APMARKFEDState cooperative marketing federationAboutExplore
- Tobacco BoardGuntur · FCV tobacco auctionsAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export silk (sericulture) across India, including from Andhra Pradesh. Tap a name for details.
- Central Silk BoardBengaluruAboutExplore
- Ramanagara cocoon marketKarnatakaAboutExplore
- Karnataka Silk Industries CorporationMysore silkAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Andhra Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for silk (sericulture) growers in Andhra Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural UniversityGunturAboutExplore
- Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural UniversityVenkataramannagudemAboutExplore
Silk (Sericulture) in Other States
Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · West Bengal · Assam · Jharkhand
Related: Silk (Sericulture) – all India · Andhra Pradesh · All crops
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