Wami-Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania - CVP Report Jan 17-2012

2012 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year 1
January, 17. 2012

Village Wami
Pastor/Evangelist Pascal Fyataga/Evang. Mwelelwa
Companion PCT
Attendees 07
Weather for the past month Good amount of rainfall to support crop growth
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 Uyole 96
Amount 2bags 2bags 1 Litre 30kg 1

Conclusion
Corn germination in their field was poor, they had replanted. When asked what they thought was the cause for the poor germination, they thought it was fertilizer burn. Part of the failure comes from the fact that it was their first time to join the CVP program. Therefore, emphasis on the placement of fertilizer 5cm away from the seed was particularly important to them since it is their first time to join the program.