There are two main types of snails farmed in Ghana: the African giant snail (Achatina achatina) and the smaller West African snail (Archachatina marginata). Both species are native to Ghana, and are well-suited to the climate and terrain.

Snail farming is a labour-intensive enterprise, and farmers typically employ a number of workers to help with the day-to-day care of the animals. Snails are collected from the wild, and then brought to a farm where they are housed in pens.

The pens must be kept clean, and the snails must have access to fresh food and water. A typical farm will have a number of different pens, each housing a different age or size of snail.

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Snail farming is a growing industry in Ghana, as the country looks to diversify its agricultural output. Snails are a high-value commodity, and their farming requires relatively little land and water.

There are two main types of snails farmed in Ghana: the African giant snail (Achatina achatina) and the smaller West African snail (Archachatina marginata). Both species are native to Ghana, and are well-suited to the climate and terrain.

Snail farming is a labour-intensive enterprise, and farmers typically employ a number of workers to help with the day-to-day care of the animals. Snails are collected from the wild, and then brought to a farm where they are housed in pens.

The pens must be kept clean, and the snails must have access to fresh food and water. A typical farm will have a number of different pens, each housing a different age or size of snail.