Steem-agro Contest: "Basic Knowledge in Agriculture 54 by @whitie.1/11/2025.

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Let me give some point about the basic knowledge in agriculture, “Agriculture is one of the growth in human living and it involves in all activities that is related to farming, cultivating, rearing of animals for food consumption, clothing, shelter and other human needs etc. it's can also be used in beautifying the environment or surrounding and it's is important in raw materials.

The word heliculture is also known as snail farming from “Helix Greek word meaning snails. In this case, it's a process of raising and breeding snails under controlled conditions for food, trade, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial uses.

You know the main species commonly reared in Africa include:

Achatina achatina (Giant Ghana snail)
Achatina fulica (East African giant snail)
Achatina marginata (Giant West African snail)

In this case, these species are preferred because of their ; fast growth rate, large size,and adaptability.

To establish a successful snail farming requires certain methods in environmental, biological, and managerial conditions to be met. These include:

Suitable Environment and Housing:

The soil should be loamy, rich in organic matter, and free from chemicals and the house must be protected from predators such as ants, rats, birds, and frogs.
In snailry (snail house) it should be well-ventilated and made of wood, bamboo, concrete, or plastic depending on scale.

Breeding Stock:

It's used in mature, healthy snails for breeding. Snails are “hermaphrodites”, meaning each can lay eggs after mating. They maintain a balanced population to avoid overcrowding.

Feeding and Water:

The snails feed on fruits, vegetables, and leaves like pawpaw, cucumber, cabbage, and plantain peels. Always provide constant access to clean water, preferably in shallow dishes.

Management Practices:

They maintain proper hygiene to prevent diseases and always check regularly for egg laying and hatching. Always make sure to keep the environment moist but not waterlogged. To record the growth rate, mortality, and breeding cycles.

Economic and Technical Needs:

This is to secure a start-up capital for construction, feeding, and stock. To obtain training or guidance from agricultural extension officers or experienced farmers.