Superworm breeders prepare to penetrate local market

SUPERWORM breeding hasn’t still developed in Myanmar, however breeders say they have started preparing to penetrate the local market.

The superworm breeding was just introduced in Myanmar after 2018 and currently, there are 10 superworm farms in Yangon Region.

“Superworms can’t endure heat. Previously, superworm breeding was found in Manda­lay and Pyinmana but the farms couldn’t survive because they are located in the dry zone. However, the weather of Yangon and the lower Myanmar isn’t extreme, even the highest temperature is around 35 degree so it is fine. The next advantage is transportation, from Yangon, we can deliver to all parts of the country. It has been found in Shan State too, but the problem is transportation which requires transit,” said a breeder.

Now, breeders have sought to start penetrating the local mar­ket for the product of the super­worm breeding, from it, they will continue to take steps for export abroad, said the source.

“From these small-scale startups, we will ensure the local market becomes strong first and after it, we will initiate exporting abroad. We have to go step by step,” he said.

Small-scale superworm breeding can do at homes and it is a business to find additional in­come as the price per kilogram is now K25,000. Commercial breed­ing of insects and superworm has been found in neighbouring China and Thailand and from this live­stock, they can help seek export earnings. — Htet Oo Maung/ZS