Edible insect as a sustainable diet in Sub-Saharan Africa: Case of Mopane worms (Imbrasia belina) in Zimbabwe

akad. arch. Belinda Moyo, Cert Mgmt

Bakalářská práce

Abstract:

Presented thesis documented the collection and use of edible insect by households in Zimbabwe in-order to better understand how these species contribute to the sustainable diets and livelihoods. Specific objectives drawn were to identify the types of edible insects collected by the households and why, to determine which groups or individuals were involved in the collection of edible insects, and to capture the effects of household characteristics on edible insect use. Data was collected in Plumtree and Bulawayo between 14 December 2019 and 15 January 2020 from 25 households and 10 traders respectively. Descriptive statistics, graphs, pie charts and tables were used to analyse the data . Results show that the most collected species are Mopane worms, flying alates, and flying ants. Among these, Mopane worm is the most collected edible insect with 61 % respondents confirming that they consume or trade in Mopane worm. Women and children are mainly involved in collection and preparation of edible insects. It is also key to mention that all the 25 households indicated collection of edible insects for food consumption and income generation. From data collected respondents indicated that mopane worm populations are under threat from natural and man hazards causes such as droughts and deforestation, respectively. Several studies support the latter and thus the study recommends that, households and traders cooperate with government departments and community authorities to enhance sustainable collection and trade of mopane worms. This can enhance the mopane populations through preserving Mopane forest

Keywords

Bulawayo, Plumtree, household survey, market survey, Mopane worms

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 15. 5. 2020

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: Ing. Vladimír Verner, Ph.D.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta tropického zemědělství

Bakalářský studijní program / obor:
Tropické zemědělství / International Cooperation in Agriculture and Rural Development