{"title":"Traditional knowledge, beliefs and practices on collection of lake flies (chaoborus and chironomus sp.) and their implications on food security","authors":"Mathews L. Kambani, C. Gor, M. Ayieko","doi":"10.33687/ijae.010.03.4190","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Lake Flies are edible insects with the potential of contributing to food security in that they are an alternative protein and micronutrient food source in freshwater lake regions. The main challenge in exploiting the lake flies is the difficulty in the collection. This study was conducted to identify sustainable traditional collection practices and forecasting techniques of lake flies and was implemented in Rusinga and Mfangano Island in Kenya. The ethnographic study employed multiple methods of data collection: focus group discussion (FGD), observations, and interview schedules. 5 (3 female and 2 male) key informants were selected for interview schedules aged above 60 years. 48 (19 female and 29 male) participants took part in FGDs they were divided into 8 sets each containing 6 participants and an age range between 18 to 40 years. Open data kit (ODK) software was used for data collection while analysis was conducted via thematic analysis framework using Nvivo version 10 software. Questions were administered on traditional lake-flies emergence forecasting, collection techniques, and devices. The emergence of lake flies is determined by moon sightings, the presence of strong winds, and the rainy season. Lake flies can be collected: in mid-air flight mode, in bushes along the shore, and during night operations using a light source (bulb, touch). Lake flies are collected using traditional tools: a woven basket with a stick handle, pots, a plastic basin, and a woven basket with a stick attached. Cultural myths associated with lake flies included: marriage partner/business customers’ attraction. Uses include libido enhancement, remedy for sickness, and good fish harvest indicator. In conclusion, lake flies have the potential to contribute to food and nutrition security as affordable and locally available alternative protein and micronutrient sources. ","PeriodicalId":52390,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Extension","volume":"125 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2022-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"International Journal of Agricultural Extension","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.33687/ijae.010.03.4190","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"Agricultural and Biological Sciences","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Lake Flies are edible insects with the potential of contributing to food security in that they are an alternative protein and micronutrient food source in freshwater lake regions. The main challenge in exploiting the lake flies is the difficulty in the collection. This study was conducted to identify sustainable traditional collection practices and forecasting techniques of lake flies and was implemented in Rusinga and Mfangano Island in Kenya. The ethnographic study employed multiple methods of data collection: focus group discussion (FGD), observations, and interview schedules. 5 (3 female and 2 male) key informants were selected for interview schedules aged above 60 years. 48 (19 female and 29 male) participants took part in FGDs they were divided into 8 sets each containing 6 participants and an age range between 18 to 40 years. Open data kit (ODK) software was used for data collection while analysis was conducted via thematic analysis framework using Nvivo version 10 software. Questions were administered on traditional lake-flies emergence forecasting, collection techniques, and devices. The emergence of lake flies is determined by moon sightings, the presence of strong winds, and the rainy season. Lake flies can be collected: in mid-air flight mode, in bushes along the shore, and during night operations using a light source (bulb, touch). Lake flies are collected using traditional tools: a woven basket with a stick handle, pots, a plastic basin, and a woven basket with a stick attached. Cultural myths associated with lake flies included: marriage partner/business customers’ attraction. Uses include libido enhancement, remedy for sickness, and good fish harvest indicator. In conclusion, lake flies have the potential to contribute to food and nutrition security as affordable and locally available alternative protein and micronutrient sources.
湖蝇是一种可食用昆虫,是淡水湖地区蛋白质和微量营养素的替代食物来源,具有促进粮食安全的潜力。开发湖蝇的主要挑战是收集困难。本研究旨在确定可持续的湖蝇传统收集方法和预测技术,并在肯尼亚的Rusinga岛和Mfangano岛实施。人种学研究采用了多种数据收集方法:焦点小组讨论(FGD)、观察和访谈计划。选择5名(女3名,男2名)关键线人进行60岁以上的访谈安排。48名参与者(19名女性和29名男性)参加了fgd,他们被分为8组,每组6名参与者,年龄在18至40岁之间。采用Open data kit (ODK)软件收集数据,采用Nvivo version 10软件通过专题分析框架进行分析。对传统的湖蝇出现预测、收集技术和设备进行了调查。湖蝇的出现是由月亮的出现、强风的存在和雨季决定的。湖蝇可以收集:在空中飞行模式下,在岸边的灌木丛中,在夜间使用光源(灯泡,触摸)进行操作。收集湖蝇用的是传统工具:带木棍柄的编织篮子、锅、塑料盆和带木棍的编织篮子。与湖蝇有关的文化神话包括:婚姻伴侣/商业客户的吸引力。用途包括增强性欲,治疗疾病,以及良好的鱼类捕捞指标。总之,湖蝇作为负担得起的和当地可获得的替代蛋白质和微量营养素来源,具有促进粮食和营养安全的潜力。