The Zulu people rely on agriculture to meet there needs for food. They use the slash and burn technique to provide fertile land for crops, however this technique is less common today. The slash and burn technique involves cutting down the trees in a large area and burning them to provide fertile soil. The soil will only remain enriched for approximately 20 years, forcing them to move to a new area and repeat the process. The women do the planting and harvesting of crops while the men herd the cattle. The dominant type of cattle for the Zulu is called Nguni. These cows are more than just food and clothing; to the Zulu people they represent the intermediary between people and the spirit world. These cows are also exchanged during a marriage from the groom to the bride.
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