Indeed the race is not for the fastest. There’s a world to explore in a shell. How about exploring the world of shells? .
I always thought the slowest animal was a snail until I met the three – toed sloth. (That’s a matter to “catch up” with later). Now, let’s talk a walk through the snail farm…
Did you know that the process of raising edible land snails either for human consumption or cosmetic use is known as Helicuculture?. It is “delicious” to know that the meat and snail eggs can be consumed as escargot and as a type of caviar respectively. Mucus, commonly known as snail slime -unknown to many – has medical properties and is used in cosmetics.
Moreover, Snail meat contain a high amount of protein, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A and very low in fat.
Snail farming – although not as accepted as cropping or fishing – is an important part of not just agriculture but the economy. Can you imagine snail farming as a major driver of the Nigerian economy?.
It might not be as effective as it should but it is definitely a means of reducing the rate of unemployment and poverty hitting the west African nation with some seeing it has a fast money making venture. Looking at the issues heating up in the school of petroleum and mineral resources, don’t you think agriculture – in which snail farming is part of – should have a second look from the government and major stakeholders?
Furthermore, snail farming has some benefits which many do not have knowledge of. One of which is the running costs which is very low. Also ,risk of losses are less compared to other types of livestock farming system. Interestingly ,every parts of snail body is usable. You can make ten times more profit from snail farming in Nigeria within a year without any risk.
In addition ,snail farming is not time consuming and there are no stress, odour, noise and irritation – which characterise its “agro members”. And if you’re thinking of a job that won’t clash with family or official duties ,you can easily do snail farming business with your current occupation.
So when next you go to a snail farm , forget the pace and join the race as innovation settles in the world of the shells.