Farmers report extortion, falsification of quotas and delayed payments in Uzbekistan’s silk industry
State-imposed cocoon production quotas, coercive contracting practices and delayed payments are forcing farmers and home-based producers of silkworm cocoons to bear the costs associated with the expansion of Uzbekistan’s sericulture industry. “Dear farmers, has anyone received payment for the cocoons delivered in 2026? If so, how much?” Questions like this regularly appear in dedicated Telegram channels used…
