The potential for minilivestock to contribute to household security is much greater than is often appreciated by many specialists and government authorities. It is especially true for developing countries where people . . . Rodent ranching Adaptable and prolific, many rodent species have been and continue to be a delicacy in a number of countries. However, it is in . . . Gastronomic gastropods Snail farming can be a very good business in areas where the local market is strong and where, as a result, over collecting from the bush has led to a shortage and boosted prices.
Snails fit in well with other farming activities, helping to . . .
Edible insects may not be considered a delicacy in the West but for many cultures, they are an important source of protein. In Thailand . However . . . The world's largest butterflies, Birdwings, are being farmed or 'ranched' by villagers in Papua New Guinea and Irian Jaya to provide economic incentives to landowners to conserve valuable virgin tropical forest. Classified as a . . .