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Snail production – Part 3: Housing systems for snails
by Tapuwa Mashangwa One of the most crucial determinants of the success of a heliciculture project is the quality of housing. Properly constructed snaileries reduce the risk of disease, protect snails against predators, prevent snails from escaping and optimally maintain the natural or artificial climate during production. Hutches are[...]
Snail production – Part 2
by Tapuwa Mashangwa Heliciculture is not only a feasible option for farmers due to the few participants in the industry and therefore limited competition, but also due to the market options available both regionally and internationally. Success of course depends on good agricultural practices. Soils used for snail farming[...]