Snails are a huge part of the diet in many parts of Ambazonia, although they are not always available all year round. Snail meat is good for you, richer in protein, iron and calcium than beef – and even liver, as well as low in fat and cholesterol. It is especially beneficial to children, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Snails are much cheaper than red meat with greater health benefits. Snails contain almost all the amino acids needed by the body and most of its by-products are used for cosmetics and medicines.

This week on Amba Farmers Voice, we shall be talking about how to raise snails (nyama) behind your house. Managing a snail farm is easy and does not require a lot of resources or space. In addition, it does not require much time from the farmer.

With many people out of work as a result of the war declared on Ambazonians by LRC, people don’t have money to buy meat for their protein needs. Snails are an alternative as they provide the protein that people are unable to afford from meat.