Irindi-St. Timothy Luth., St. Paul-CVP Report-Nov. 8-2011

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 08, 2011

Village Irindi
Pastor Alex Kikoti
Companion St. Timothy Lutheran, St.Paul
Attendees
Weather 9
Dry
Ag Institute Stuff Pongolani and Rev. Mang’ulisa

Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application

Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 30kg NPK 4

Conclusion
This village is going to have the demonstration plot for the first time this year. The extension officer of this place has promised to work with the Pastor to supervise the plots. Although it is dry area, high yield is expected in the plots compared to that from the local farms