Post by Ismail AbdulAzeez on Jul 18, 2019 22:28:24 GMT 1
Snails are the most common livestock to train. Snail rearing can be a money spinning business for prospective farmers if properly developed.
Snail meat contain a high amount of protein, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A and very low in fat. Snail pie is recommended as a cheap source of protein and iron for school-age children and young mothers and could contribute in the fight against iron deficiency anaemia.
Snail is one of the most prolific domestic animals as it can lay between four and 10 eggs which also become mature snails.
Long ago, snails handpicked from the bush (usually in the dead of the night) have been the only way to get snails to the market and dinner table.
As Nigeria’s population explodes and our forests continue to be sacrificed to build cities, the (bush) supply of snails cannot keep up with the soaring demand.
This creates an opportunity in the market for snail breeders and farmers who can now cultivate these interesting creatures on small farms and in their backyards for impressive profit.
Opportunities in Snail farming
Snail farming in Nigeria is a very popular and lucrative agricultural business individuals can venture into due to its low capital intensity and presently it is providing one of the finest opportunity to make money within a short period of time. Snail has a huge demand in Nigeria market because of its unique taste and nutritional value.
It is a business with good prospects and successful snail farmers enjoy the huge rewards. It also creates job opportunities.
One of the major problems of snail farming is downpour of rain but if farmers could provide a good cage, it would help in protecting it.
Start-up Capital
In terms of cost and time, snail farming is a low risk business and profitable unlike many other livestock businesses, snail farming requires very little start up and operating costs. Someone can start with N50,000 to N150, 000 depending on the size of your farm.
Snail meat contain a high amount of protein, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A and very low in fat. Snail pie is recommended as a cheap source of protein and iron for school-age children and young mothers and could contribute in the fight against iron deficiency anaemia.
Snail is one of the most prolific domestic animals as it can lay between four and 10 eggs which also become mature snails.
Long ago, snails handpicked from the bush (usually in the dead of the night) have been the only way to get snails to the market and dinner table.
As Nigeria’s population explodes and our forests continue to be sacrificed to build cities, the (bush) supply of snails cannot keep up with the soaring demand.
This creates an opportunity in the market for snail breeders and farmers who can now cultivate these interesting creatures on small farms and in their backyards for impressive profit.
Opportunities in Snail farming
Snail farming in Nigeria is a very popular and lucrative agricultural business individuals can venture into due to its low capital intensity and presently it is providing one of the finest opportunity to make money within a short period of time. Snail has a huge demand in Nigeria market because of its unique taste and nutritional value.
It is a business with good prospects and successful snail farmers enjoy the huge rewards. It also creates job opportunities.
One of the major problems of snail farming is downpour of rain but if farmers could provide a good cage, it would help in protecting it.
Start-up Capital
In terms of cost and time, snail farming is a low risk business and profitable unlike many other livestock businesses, snail farming requires very little start up and operating costs. Someone can start with N50,000 to N150, 000 depending on the size of your farm.
