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
Seedlings for St Philomena’s Catholic Mission
On 3 November 2025, Emseni Farming visited St Philomena’s Catholic Mission Church, donating a variety of vegetable seedlings and seeds to the brothers of the church. The pastor and the brothers of the Roman Catholic church warmly welcomed the donation and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the support. They committed to nurturing the seedlings with care…
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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…
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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…
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A Small Start for Small Hands
On 18 September 2025, we had the joy of visiting two crèches-Momotheka Crèche and Sebenzokuhle Crèche-to plant vegetable seedlings and share the love of growing food with the little ones. At Momotheka Crèche, we planted cabbage, beetroot, and spinach, while Sebenzokuhle Crèche focused on beetroot seedlings. The children were full of excitement, happily digging into…
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Empowering Women in Agriculture: Farmers’ Workshop in Maphumulo
On 20 August 2025, over 60 female farmers from the Maphumulo area gathered to attend a farmers’ workshop aimed at promoting agricultural education and celebrating women’s contributions during Women’s Month. The event was jointly organised by Emseni Farming, Bonle Dairy, RTS, and the Mzikayise Ndlovu Foundation. The workshop focused on empowering women through agricultural knowledge…
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Avocado Cultivation Workshop
On August 7, 2025, Emseni Farming, in collaboration with the Mzikayise Ndlovu Foundation, hosted a hands-on workshop on avocado cultivation at the Mvozana Thusong Centre in Maphumulo. The event welcomed farmers from the Ubuhle Bolimo Co-operative, a local group dedicated to growing and selling vegetables. Mr. Shandu, representing the Department of Agriculture in Maphumulo, expressed…
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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.
