What fertilizer is commonly used in Swaziland traditional farming?

• A. Chemical fertilizer
• B. Green manure
• C. Animal manure
• D. Compost

Answer: (C)

Animal manure is the most common fertilizer on traditional Swaziland farms because farmers typically keep livestock and use the waste as a readily available source of nutrients for the soil. It provides organic matter that improves soil structure, water retention, and long‑term fertility, while also returning nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the fields at little or no cost. This fits well with subsistence farming where resources are limited and livestock and crops are integrated into the same farm system.

While compost and green manure can be used, and chemical fertilizers may be employed where available, animal manure remains the familiar, practical choice for smallholder, traditional farming in Swaziland due to accessibility and affordability.