ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF GRASSCUTTER FARMING

 

1.Source of Food: Grasscutter meat is delicious and is regarded as a delicacy in Nigeria diet.Everything,but the hair are eaten.The nutritive value of grasscutter is relatively high.The crude protein content of  the meat is about 22.7% compared to 20.7% for rabbit meat,19.25% for chicken meat and 18.2 for beef.

2.Source of Income and Empoyment: One can depend on grasscutter for his livelihood.In fact, grasscutter farming should create job opportunities for  urban and rural dwellers.The business of producing, processing, transporting, storing, financing and servicing grasscutter products should give employment to many people.

3.As Pet: People usually derived pleasure and satisfaction from raising grasscutters.

4.For Treating Wound: The hairs, after burning, are used as a lotion to treat wounds.

5.Production of Pharmaceuticals: The pancreas of grasscutter is believed to have a high concentration of insulin, which is used in local preparation for treatment of diabetes. There is possibility of using the brains, blood and various organs for producing various biological products for use in medicine and research generally could be explored.

6.As Ornament: The teeth are used as ornament e.g. necklace,in some places.

7.Absence of Religious, Tribal or Social Bias: There is no know religious discrimination, tribal or social bias against grasscutter meat. and no competition with man for food.

8.Preservation of Ecological System: Grasscutter farming reduces bush burning.

9.It Reduces Crime: Since it serves and source of food and employment, it indirectly reduces crime in our economy and other West African countries where grasscutter farming is being practiced.

10.Required Small Capital and Running Cost: It is a business venture that one can start with as little as N50,000 on a small and grown into viable business within a shor period of time.

11.Medication is Almost Nill: With proper hygine  and good feed in grasscutter farming medication is almost nill.

12.High Demand: Both live and dead grasscutters are in high demand at anytime.

13. No Competition With Man for Food: They feed mostly on grasses and other agro by products like maize, sorghum , groundnut, millet, cassava etc.

 

 

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By:

 

Ismail AbdulAzeez,

The Managing Consultant,

The Thy Consulting.

Website: http://www.thethyconsulting.com

Tel: 01-7653994,08023050835,07033632285.