Role of Precision Agriculture in Sericulture: A Review

Sericulture is a specialized agro-based industry that depends heavily on the cultivation of mulberry and the rearing of silkworms. Maintaining consistent leaf quality and optimal rearing conditions is essential for improving cocoon production and silk quality. Recent technological developments have introduced precision agriculture as an effective approach to enhance productivity and resource efficiency in agriculture. Precision agriculture integrates digital tools such as sensors, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT)–based monitoring systems to support data-driven management practices. In sericulture, these technologies can assist in precise nutrient management in mulberry fields and automated environmental control in silkworm rearing units. The present review discusses the role of precision agriculture in sericulture with particular emphasis on mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing. It highlights how modern technologies can improve productivity, reduce resource wastage and support sustainable silk production. Furthermore, the review also explores recent advancements, practical applications, challenges and future prospects of precision sericulture in the context of climate variability and increasing demand for high-quality silk.