Economic Imlications Of Snail Production In Enngu State
Mr Anochili Ifeanyi Cuthber
Department Of Technology And Vocational Education, Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
Aneke, Josephine Anurika
Department Of Technology And Vocational Education, Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
Keywords: snail farming, snail production, Economic implication
Abstract
The main purpose of the study was to determine the economic implication of snail production in Enugu State. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 85 comprised of 33 extension agents and 52 registered snail farmers in Enugu State (source; Department of Animal production, Ministry of Agriculture Enugu State). The instrument used for data collection was a 23-item questionnaire grouped into three sections. The instrument was validated, and reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha which yielded 0.76 Out of 85 copies of the questionnaire distributed 78 were properly filled and returned representing 91.76% return rate. Mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics were the statistical tools used for data analysis, form the result of data analysis, the study identified the economic importance of snail production with respect to provision of snail meat for achieving food security, job creation and profitability to farmers in Enugu State. The findings of the study showed that there is no significant difference in the mean rating of extension agents and snail farmers on the identified economic implications. Based on the findings, recommendations were made which include; that more people (especially the young) should venture into snail production; while current snail farmers should enlarge their production for sustainable food security. Also, government should direct effort towards the promotion of snail farming a sit creates job for the people.