In recent times, some Ghanaians and Nigerians have started venturing into snail farming, but efforts still need to be intensified towards satisfying the local market and subsequently getting a share of the foreign market.
The question is … Is Snail farming a viable busines in Africa
Snails are eaten in large numbers in southern Ghana and in most parts of Africa.
But, though snail is considered a delicacy in the southern part of Ghana, most people in central and southern Africa do not eat snails.
In Ghana, raising snails is a recent agricultural activity. But research has shown that it is a cost-effective and profitable farming activity that does not demand a lot of start-up money or time.
The following is an extract of a radio interview I came across featuring an interview with an agricultural extension officer about how to raise snails.
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