Nduli CVP Visit of Oct 28-09

Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st visit Year Two
October 28, 2009

Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King, New Brighton
Attendees 27 (9 Men, 18 Women) 19 newcomers
Weather for the past month Sunny and Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Ibrahim


Purpose of the visit
• Planting and fertilizer application demonstrations
• To deliver seed and fertilizer
• To deliver a rain gauge
Topics
1. Greetings
Fred delivered greetings from Saint Paul Area Synod (Christ the King) and US Advisory Committee
2. Review of Handouts
o Fertilizer need template was filled and left to the box file of the congregation
o Plant population handout was reviewed
o Fertilizer application handout was reviewed
3. Rain gauge
They were given Rain gauge and a recording sheet, we explained the advantages of keeping rain records, where to place the rain gauge and how and when to read it.
4. Demonstrations
It was demonstrated how to measure inter row spacing (60cm) and intra row spacing (20cm). Using a string and a hand hoe, it was demonstrated how to plant and apply fertilizer. One seed was put after every 20 cm and by using a bottle cap fertilizer was applied 5cm from the seed on each side.
5. Fertilizer and seed delivery
According to the soil analysis for this area, types of fertilizer recommended are NPK (10-18-24) and CAN (27-0-0). The congregation was given NPK (2 bags). They were told how to apply this fertilizer at the time of planting. CAN will be delivered later. Corn Seed variety delivered is DK 8031(4 bags). This is a drought resistant variety.
Comments/questions from audience
 Pastor asked why the size of the bean seed was so small last year despite using fertilizers and improved seed varieties
We told them that might be caused by drought during last farming season and bean diseases that occurred last year.
 They asked if they can use small plots to grow corn for transplanting when there is poor germination in their production fields.
We told them, it is difficult to transplant corn especially in the area where there is not enough rain like Nduli. We also told them to replant using seeds where there is no germination within one week.
 They asked since with the ratio of 1:1 (NPK :CAN) fertilizer is put on two sides of the seed/plant, 5 cm from each side, how will the fertilizer be applied in the ratio of 2:1 (NPK:Urea)
We told them with this ratio NPK will be applied in the same way since it will be in the same amount with that in the ratio of 1:1 however Urea will be applied on one side of the plant only.
Conclusions/Recommendations
Phil asked them
 How do they feel with the project and what advantages have they gotten so far?
i. Pastor said he has used the agronomic practices taught by the Institute. He did not use fertilizers however he was able to get 10 bags of corn/acre instead of 6 bags that he got in the past.
ii. Another member of congregation said he used the agronomic practices taught by the Institute and applied Urea only and he was able to get 11.5 bags of corn/acre compared to 5 bags he used to get.
 How have other people in the village heard about the project?
i. Village leaders have been informed by the pastor about the project and encourage people to attend
ii. People including one Muslim (who attended the meeting) have seen good looking crops at the demonstration plot and have asked the pastor about the seed and fertilizers that were used.


NB:
• 1 bag of NPK is 50kg and 1 bag of seed is 2kg