Ipalamwa Parish--Mt. Calvary Lutheran-CVP Report-Feb 3-2011

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
2nd Visit, Year One
February 3, 2011

Village Ipalamwa Lutheran
Pastor Ajenista A. Maliga
Companion Mount Calvary, Eagan
Attendees 28 (1st Time attendees: 7)
Weather Cloudy and dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa

Before the meeting we visited the Parish demonstration plot. The demonstration was conducted in the Parish church which is very close to the School. Both students and Parish members attended in the same place (in the church).

Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Fertilizers delivery

Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and how to make fertilizer application to the beans. We also demonstrated how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn.
3. Delivery
Corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers for the first application were delivered in the October visit. Today we delivered fertilizers (CAN) for the second application in corn, pesticides and sprayer pump
Type/Variety Amount
Fertilizer CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex 1 liters
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity 16 liters

4. Plots
Corn
Corn is about 2 feet tall. Spacing has been followed, records have been kept and pesticides to control insects were once sprayed. Pastor said Parish members were surprised with how good the plants look.
Bean
The bean plot is adjacent with the corn plot. We instructed them to begin the preparation for the bean plot. Beans are planted late in the season in this area.

Comments /Questions

 While doing replanting if you are run out of the seeds of the variety you planted before, can you use different variety
We do recommend that one seed variety should be used in the same farm. This brings plant uniformity. However, if that is the only option you have then fill the gaps with whatever variety you have.
 Is it recommended to do transplanting in corn?
Although in some situation it can work (transplanting followed by enough rain), it is not recommended because corn plants become weak when transplanted and any unfavorable condition may kill them.
 Is it recommended to use two types of fertilizers for the second application in the same season ie. CAN and Urea?
Both CAN and Urea supply Nitrogen to the plants. We recommend the usage of one type only in the farm in one season.

Conclusion

Their plot looks good and seems they are working hard to take care of the plot. We encouraged them to keep on doing that and to adopt the techniques on their own farms.