Ifunda - House of Prayer -- CVP Visit Jan 9-2012

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Two
January 09, 2012

Village Ifunda
Pastor Jenoca Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 16
Weather for the past month Cloudy, Raining
Institute staff Gabriel, Venance, Roger and Rev. Mang’ulisa

We met parish members working in the plot. The plot is now located in the preaching point about 7km from the Parish. We conducted a demonstration meeting there with members gather around.

Purpose of the visit
• To deliver bean seeds, fertilizers and pesticides

Topics
1. Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and House of Prayer, Oakdale.
2. Review of the handouts
 4th visit instructions
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest
• Weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
3. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn
There was demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how do second applications of fertilizer in corn
4. Insecticide Application.
We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply.
5. Delivery.
We delivered been seeds, fertilizers and insecticides
Item Beans Fertilizers for Corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety/Type Uyole Njano CAN NPK
Amount 30 kg 2Bag 2 bags

Questions/Comments from Audience
 We know that we are instructed to apply fertilizers 60 days after planting. What should we do when 60days have reached and the plants are not tall enough to be applied fertilizers?
If after 60 days the plants are not tall enough, keep on waiting for a while. Probably the growth has been slow due to lack of rain or weather of that area. However, if plants are yellowish and appear to have stunted growth then that might be nitrogenous deficient symptoms. You have to apply nitrogenous fertilizers.

Discussion and Conclusion
The corn was planted December 10, 2011. There are no sign of disease or pests affecting the plants up to now. Beans will be planted today and tomorrow. The new plot location seems to be good location. It is along the road where many people pass to or from the village. We hope the performance will be better this year.