（活力中国调研行）蚕桑产业有新意 “一根丝”织密乡村共富网

Core Insights - The article highlights the innovative transformation of the silkworm industry in Hai'an, Jiangsu, led by Xinyuan Silk Group, which aims to enhance rural income through modernized silkworm farming practices [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Transformation - Xinyuan Group has implemented an automated silkworm farming system, replacing traditional methods with technology that includes temperature and humidity sensors, and automated feeding systems [2]. - The area of mulberry gardens in Hai'an has significantly decreased from 180,000 acres in 2007 to 54,000 acres in 2023 due to industrial development, prompting the need for innovation in silkworm farming [2]. - The company has developed a new feeding method using artificial feed throughout the silkworm's life cycle, ensuring high-quality silk production [2]. Group 2: Economic Impact on Farmers - Xinyuan Group has created a collaborative model where the company raises young silkworms and distributes them to farmers, increasing their income by allowing them to raise more silkworms per acre [4]. - Farmers can earn an additional 1,500 yuan per acre by increasing the number of silkworms raised from 3 to 4.5 [4]. - The "family silkworm house" model allows farmers to convert small spaces into silkworm farming areas, generating a net income of approximately 500 yuan per batch, with the potential for 25 batches per year [4]. Group 3: Industry Chain Development - Xinyuan Group has expanded its operations into a complete industrial chain, converting silkworm cocoons into high-end silk fabrics, developing mulberry leaves into health tea, and creating health products from silkworm pupae [6]. - The company operates over 20,000 hectares of mulberry gardens across multiple provinces, establishing a comprehensive supply chain from raw material sourcing to end-product sales [6]. - In the previous year, Xinyuan Group reported a revenue of 15.88 billion yuan, marking its fourth consecutive year of exceeding 10 billion yuan in revenue [6].