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
PMB Planting Workshop
On 6 March 2026, a total of 106 participants attended a planting course in Pietermaritzburg. The session was led by Mr Mzi Ndlovu and Mr Mfanfikile Khomo, who shared practical guidance on successfully growing vegetables. Participants also learned how to produce their own compost to nourish their crops. To support their journey, each attendee received…
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 upskill initiative to include schools, institutes, and associations
Planting Cabbages, Spinach & Beetroot
At 4 primary schools – Ocheni, Zamazisa, Bonginkosi and Balcomb’s Hill Primary – the school children learnt to plant cabbages, spinach and beetroot today. They prepared the soil, planted and watered the seedlings, hopefully to get a good harvest. Seedling were also given to the children to plant at home. Whoever has the best harvest…
Planting Trees at Shebe Primary School
Up on the hill of Shebe Primary School where the sun is bright and intense, the school governing body and management were delighted to plant various shade and fruit trees in their school grounds, grown and donated by Emseni Farming. Together with Mr Mfiki Sokhela, the trees were carefully placed and planted so that in…
Cabbage Planting
On this hot and sunny day, cabbages were planted at Shebe Primary School. Through this gardening program, the children learn how to plant and grow their own vegetables.
Grade 12 Tshutshutshu Students Excel
Teachers Honoured for Matric Excellence
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.
