Feeding Silkworms with Mulberry Leaves during the Sabbatical Year
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Question
I am raising silkworms, and for this purpose, I planted a mulberry tree to feed the worms its leaves. Picking the leaves destroys the fruits, but we avoid using the fruits anyway due to a high level of worm infestation. Is it permissible to feed the worms these leaves during the Sabbatical year?
Answer
A. The tree must be declared ownerless. B. Regarding personal use of the leaves, the later authorities are divided on this matter.
Source
See Maharit (Part 1, Siman 83); Pe'at HaShulchan (Siman 25); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).