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
Vigorous Planting at Deemount
Mr. Hadebe and his team began planting seedlings on 5 February 2026 at their church in Deemount, Harding. Despite the extremely hot weather, they worked tirelessly throughout the afternoon, planting row after row of seedlings. They continued their efforts the following day and successfully completed the task, planting a total of 310 cabbage, 320 spinach,…
Mr Phakathi’s Home Garden
On 21 January 2026, Emseni Farming assisted Mr. Phakathi in his garden in Maphumulo. Making the most of the open spaces between his maize crop, he planted cabbage, spinach, and beetroot seedlings. This intercropping approach not only maximizes land use but also results in a more productive and diverse harvest – which means more healthy…
Planting together with Nkandla correctional services
Nkandla Correctional Services has taken inspiring strides by independently cultivating spinach. To further fuel this growth, Emseni Farming has generously donated a variety of vegetable seedlings, helping to strengthen and expand their agricultural initiative.
Planting upskill initiative to include schools, institutes, and associations
A Day of Planting and Purpose
On 17 September 2025, Emseni Farming, in partnership with the MNFoundation, visited several schools under the Mpofana Municipality (Umzimkhulu) as part of a long-term school-based planting initiative. At the Vulekani Special School, our visit was attended by representatives from the Department of Education (CMC), including Chief Inspector Miss Ndlovu. Miss Ndlovu commended the initiative, emphasizing…
Tshutshutshu High and Khomba Primary Receive School Billboards
On October 22, 2025, a wave of joy swept through Tshutshutshu High School and Khomba Primary School as both schools received long-awaited school billboards proudly displaying their names. After years without proper signage, students, teachers, and principals celebrated this milestone, which marks a significant step forward in visibility and accessibility for the schools. School billboards…
Hermannsburg School Starts a Garden
Today, on 14 October 2025, Hermannsburg School made history by launching its very first gardening initiative! In partnership with Emseni Farming, learners and staff came together to begin cultivating the school’s new garden – a space that will grow not only vegetables but also knowledge, teamwork, and pride.
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.
