There are still ways and opportunities for successful and profitable investments in agriculture/agribusiness.
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Do you know Heliciculture (snail farming)
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Have you found the one? Or you are still looking for it?
Do you know Heliciculture (snail farming)
Pass through this #Thread
Snail farming is a process of raising edible snails for human consumption or cosmetic purposes.
Snail farms may be outdoors; in buildings with a controlled climate; or in closed systems such as plastic tunnel houses or "greenhouses." In addition, snails may breed and hatch inside in a controlled environment and later be placed in outside pens to mature.
Snail is a common delicacy and healthy meat, with a very healthy source of protein, phosphorus, calcium and iron, and low in fats, sodium and cholesterol
Snail farming is one of the sustainable, money-spinning agribusinesses that most people ignore.
It requires a little investment, and the profit margin on it is high.
It requires a little investment, and the profit margin on it is high.
Starting a snail farming business is cheaper than most other types of farming. In terms of cost and time, farming is a low risk and profitable business unlike many other farming businesses, farming requires little startup and labour costs.
Chukwudi said, โIn snail farming business, you donโt have to pay or lose money just because you want to farm. Many of the daily necessities for successful farming are provided by nature as a giftโ. Another farmer from ๐ณ๐ฌ.
Things like snail food, for example, are mainly leaves, fruits, or herbs can be obtained locally, be found for free.
Apart from the cheap and affordable snail food, most of the materials that will be used to feed your snails are usually household waste.โ
Apart from the cheap and affordable snail food, most of the materials that will be used to feed your snails are usually household waste.โ
- Another important factor for the daily operation of a snail farm is water.
Snails are nutritious meat that is eaten all over the world, due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. โThey have anticancer properties and boost the immune system.
The average snail is 80/% water, 15 % protein and 2.4 % fat. They are rich in vitamins E, A, K and B12 and essential fatty acids, calcium, iron, selenium and magnesium.
For salary earners and other workers willing to earn extra income. It is not time-consuming. Anyone can do it, whether you are working or not. Snails are night eaters, and you donโt need to feed them during working time. You can do snail farming as second source of income.โ
Ojo-Ijelekhai said, โSnail farming is one of the lucrative businesses in agriculture that is worth venturing into. The demand for snail meat (escargot) is high both in the local and international markets and that makes it a lucrative businessโ. The farmer from Nigeria.
To make profits as a snail farmer, you have to take into consideration species of snails to be raised on the farm. The most recommended are the Giant African Land Snails (GALS), and they are in 3 major species namely; Achatina Achatina, Achatina Fulica and Archachatina Marginata.
The right choice of snail that highly produce eggs is vital while also, the ways to keep the snail farm well kept and the type of soil to use. It is advised that a sandy-loamy soil should be deploy as their natural habitat which keeps it moist, wet and not dehydrated.
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