Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year 3
January, 26.2012
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwillo
Companion Christus Victor Lutheran Church
Attendees 08
Weather for the past month Hot & dry
Institute Staff Venance, Rev. Mang’ulisa, and Edman
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
Amount 2bags 2bags 1 Litre 30kg 1
Conclusion
Members expressed that there was a significant increase in the harvest of corn as a result of implementing agricultural practices learned from CVP. They thought the yield doubled and tripled in some cases. When asked how many members are adopting the new practices, 4/8 (which is 50%) said they were adopting in small plots because they had less money to buy fertilizers. However, the major hindrance for good CVP program performance in this Parish is drought which is a common phenomenon.
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