Itungi-Como Park Luth.; CVP Report for Jan 12-2012

Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year 4
January 12, 2012
Village Itungi
Pastor Medson Chengula
Companion Como Park Lutheran Church
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Good amount of rainfall for crop growth
Institute Staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Roger and Venance

Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizers, pesticides and bean seeds
Topics:
Review of the handouts, 4th visit instructions;
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control
• weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
1. Demonstrations: There was a demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how to do second application of fertilizer on corn.
2. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide correctly on both corn and beans and the rates to apply.
3. Delivery: The following items were delivered;

Item Fertilizers Insecticide Bean seed Hand sprayer
On maize For beans
Variety/Type CAN NPK Thionex 35 EC Uyole 96
Amount 2bags 2bags 1 Litre 30kg 1

Discussion and conclusion
They were weeding their corn plot on the day of the visit. Corn spacing was close to recommended; the growing corn plants looked good. According to the past experience, they were likely to work better now than before. They asked a few questions which were addressed accordingly.
When asked about if they were adopting the practices taught in their fields, a few said they were adopting at a small scale because they were limited by the high cost of fertilizers.
They were encouraged to adopt other techniques besides fertilizers which are very expensive. They were advised to weed the bean plot and plant when time for planting comes.
On SACCOS, they were advised to improve communication with the Microfinance Institute at Tumaini University to know their status.