The high cost of some available animal protein in Nigeria has compelled us to look for alternative sources of protein from animals which are reared with minimum capital. Micro livestock such as snails naturally fill the vacuum as an important source of protein. Irrespective of snail’s considerable high potentials, local snail production has failed to meet the country’s demand which is far higher than the current supply. It becomes obvious that a lot of work and campaign has to be put in place with the aim to increase snail availability which will in turn allow affordability for every household.
Moreover many who are already into snail farming are also unwilling to let others know about the farming methodology and the techniques are often shrouded in secrecy, this informed our decision to design a promotional and practical capacity building program that will motivate individuals mostly in the urban region to engage in commercialization of snail production in Nigeria.
Considering the high prospect in the sail industry, the provision of protein through snail availability and creating employment for the producers, processors and marketers, we advise and encourage massive participation and diversification into snail farming.
BENEFITS OF GROWING SNAILS
– It has the potential for huge returns on investment with an extremely low level of inputs.
– It is a business that can be accommodated within a family’s backyard and not much stress required.
– No foreign made types of equipment are needed for its farming. – Feedstuffs are made of abundant and cheap feedstuffs and they consist of materials mostly not required by human beings.
SOLUTION PACKAGE
1. Training.
2. Set up (small scale or commercial).
3. Supply of high quality Snails (Growers and POL)
4. Supply of organic formulated feed to enhance quick growth.
5. Market linkage
