Pommern - CVP Report Oct 13-2010

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report Year One
2st Visit
October 13, 2010

Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba
Companion GETHSEMANE LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Pastor Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Measuring the demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
o 2nd Visit Instructions DIRA
o DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
o Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
o Rain gauge
We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the pastor.
o Plots
We instructed them on how to measure the 1acre plot using miter tape (instead of pacing). Together with them we measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans. They have a nice flat land which is big enough to make two ½ acre plots for both and beans.

Questions/Comments
 What types of fertilizers we would recommend in their area?
Since their soil pH is low we would recommend the types of fertilizers which will not lower further their soil pH, NPK and CAN will be suitable in their area. Fertilizers with Sulphur and Urea components will not be suitable to this acidic soil.
 In one part of the village, they have rats’ infestation and they damage germinating seeds, how should they control the rats?
There are pesticides special for rat controlling in the fields. They are obtained in most of the agricultural stores selling inputs. However when the problem is severe and spread quickly, government will have to send its agents to spray pesticides in the particular area.



Conclusion
We had to leave to Kitowo. We encourage them to start the preparation of the coming farming season. We gave the Pastor one rain gauge. Going to Kitowo, we take with us the District Pastor of this area.