Factors influencing Quail Farming: A critical literature review

Abstract

Purpose: This paper aims at generating resourceful information for stakeholders, that is, the department of livestock and Non- Governmental Organizations to implement policies which will promote quail farming as a viable source of protein and income. Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: there is a need to promote development of quail farming and to factor in the special needs of women when government policies on social activities are being crafted in order to realize the full potential of women contribution in the quail farming. The development of quail farming can be affected by poor market accessibility of quail and its products. The existence of unreliable quail market, lack of market information and lack of organized marketing associations is also a great hindrance to the development quail farming. Recommendations: The study recommended that more government policies on poultry farming should be developed in order to overcome the numerous challenges faced by women such as poor access to services and information and lack of collateral security and that, the government should promote the formation of marketing associations in order to assist quail farmers to get market for their products.