Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report Jan 27-2012

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4rd Visit Year Two
January 27, 2012

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Institute staff Gabriel and Roger
In this visit we were accompanied by Pator Nixon Mwitula, Pastor of Ipogoro Parish

Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizers and pesticides

Topics
1. Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Augustana Lutheran Church
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. Delivery.
We delivered been seeds, fertilizers and insecticides
Item Fertilizers for Corn Pesticides
Variety/Type CAN Thionex
Amount 2Bag 1 liter
Beans and fertilizers have already been delivered in November
Discussion and Conclusion
Corn was planted in December 20, 2012. The plants look good. Spacing was properly followed and weeding management is good. Plants are about knee high. We told them they should apply nitrogenous fertilizer (CAN) when the plants are at knee high. There are no signs of pests or diseases. Generally the demonstration plot has been well managed. The beans will be planted next week.
Conclusion
We expect better results here. The management of the demonstration plot has been good and encouraging so far. Pastor told the parish members to use the opportunity to improve food production in their farms. He gave testimonies on the way he is using the techniques and the success he gets in his own farm.