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October 1, 2026
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How snails can make farmers money beyond food

How snails can make farmers money beyond food

Farmers are being urged to explore snail farming as an income source, with meat, shells and slime offering opportunities in food, cosmetics and animal feed markets...

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Kenyan farmers are being encouraged to diversify their income streams by capitalizing on the multiple valuable products derived from African giant snails, moving beyond just their meat.

  • Farmers can earn income from snail meat, shells, and slime.
  • Researchers from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) are promoting these diversified uses.
  • Snail slime is a sought-after ingredient in the cosmetics industry for products like soaps and creams, while shells can be processed into calcium-rich animal feed.

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