Community Support
Our farming footprint is based in rural KZN, South Africa where we operate in harmony with our neighbours.
We have several farming and social initiatives where we are constantly active.
This initiative was inspired by the vision of Reverend Erlo Stegen, founder of the KwaSizabantu Mission, who believed each family should have their own garden to provide food for their home.
Rev. Stegen’s emphasised that spiritual nourishment must be accompanied by physical sustenance. He often said, “You must feed the people first, and then preach to them, so they are able to receive Christ.” Guided by this principle, Emseni Farming continues to empower communities through agriculture.
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One Home, One Garden
Thankful for True Upliftment
Feedback from Zama Masondo, a Unisa student and aspiring gardener: “My name is Zama Masondo. I am 28 years old and I live in KwaMaphumulo, KwaMaqumbi. I am a student at UNISA, studying for a Bachelor of Arts in African Languages and Information Science, and I am in my second year. Farming or gardening helps…
Friday Vegetable Planting Spree
On 4 July 2025, a vibrant vegetable garden has been established at the Salvation Army Church, thanks to the generous donation of cabbage and beetroot seedlings from Emseni Farming. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Mzi Ndlovu, community members learned how to properly prepare the soil and plant the seedlings. To protect the young plants…
Great Harvest
Today we spent a wonderful day at Ngubane’s garden, harvesting fresh cabbage, spinach, and beetroots. What a fulfilling experience! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to support this initiative – your contributions make a real difference.
Planting upskill initiative to include schools, institutes, and associations
A Fresh Start: Sakhumuzi Primary Plants a New Garden
Schools are open and buzzing with energy once again. With new inspiration, learners eagerly took to the soil to start their own vegetable gardens. With great enthusiasm, they broke through the hardened ground, enriched it with compost, and carefully planted the seedlings they had received – which each one held with joy and anticipation for…
Learning to Work the Soil
On Thursday, 22 January, learners from two schools-Phezukomkhono and Shebe Primary-were hard at work in their gardens. Preparing the soil is no small task, but these dedicated Grade 6 learners gave it their all. Their effort is truly commendable. Healthy vegetables begin with well-prepared soil, and these young gardeners are off to a great start.
Zwelibanzi School’s Harvest
These photos were shared by the Principal of Zwelibanzi JSS, where Emseni Farming recently donated vegetable seedlings to support the school’s food garden. The abundant harvest of cabbages, butternut, and beetroot is truly exciting. The learners now have the joy of enjoying food grown by their own hands-an inspiring reminder of what empowerment and hard…
Emseni Farming Inspires Ozwathini!
Ntunjambili Circuit Celebrates Top Achievers
Empowering Farmers Beyond Agriculture: Maphumulo Workshop Highlights
Annual Stores Soccer Tournament: A Community Kickoff!
Celebrating World Milk Month
Bonlé Netball Tournament
Fun with New Netball Poles
Untunjambili Circuit High-Flyer Awards
Upbuilding Learners of Umphumulo Primary School
Bonnie Visits the children of Cordwall Primary School
Top Achiever Badges
Spelling Bee and Poetry Competition
School sign boards donated
Youth Conference
As Emseni Farming, we are part of a greater team that hosts thousands of children for a youth week twice a year and also assists with dishing out food, preparing accommodation, helping with activities for the sports day. Our farming efforts aim to create the means for this large event, where the children are given food, a sleeping place, hot water and biblical teaching for free.
