Mgama (St. Paul Lutheran) - CVP Visit Report for Oct 5-2011

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit, Year One
January 09, 2012

Village Mgama
Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa
Companion St. Paul Luthern
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Gabriel, Roger, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Venance
There is a funeral here. Villagers have gone to attend the funeral ceremony of one of the fellow villager. We had few people in the meeting. We had to conduct the demonstration quickly to give them time to go and attend the ceremony with others.

Purpose of the visit
• To deliver bean seeds, fertilizers and pesticides
Topics
1. Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul area synod and St. Paul Lutheran.
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
 When is appropriate to apply fertilizers in corn as a second application?
Fertilizers for the second time should be applied when plants are at knee high. Fertilizers should be placed about 5cm from the plant, and then covered. In the area with continuous heavy rainfall, splitting can be done.

Discussion and Conclusion
Corn was planted December 8, 2011. Now the plants look good. We told them that when the plants get at knee high they should apply fertilizers (CAN). Beans have not been planted yet, however they will be planted in two weeks to come. The Pastor and other parish members were very interested with the idea of having a saving and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCOS) in his Parish. We told then we will consult the Microfinance department for establishing that kind of service here.