Magome CVP Visit Report - Sept 4-2012

2011 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year One September 4, 2012 Village Magome Pastor Samwel Kasuga Companion Elim Lutheran Church Foundation Attendees 07 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Pongolani and Venance Purposes of the visit: • To collect the yield measurement. • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting Both corn and beans were harvested. The yield record was as follows: Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 5.7 bags(40 tins and 8 litres) 1 bag (7 tins and 3 litres) Some amount of corn estimated to be about one bag was rotten. 3. Storage: We instructed the parishioners on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season. The corn variety planted had a problem of rotting though the rotting was not severe. They suggested for a change of corn variety to a variety which can resist rotting. We agreed and thought of buying them a variety of corn which was planted at Ipalamwa parish. They said the beans grew well but were affected by blight disease, therefore, asked for a change if possible. Alternatively they thought of trying the local type which is found in the village because it is not affected by the blights. 5. Adoption The parishioners were still learning the practices since they were in the first year of the program. The expectation is that they will begin adopting some techniques in the second year of the program. Comments/questions  The parishioners showed interest by asking many questions about insect pests, diseases, insecticides, corn varieties and crop subsidies. We answered their questions and advised them on general crop management to reduce pests and diseases on the farm.  They were excited about bee keeping program and said they have plenty of land suitable for that purpose. A few of them were keeping bees locally. Conclusion The parishioners were interested and eager to learn good farming methods. They said were paying attention to” modern agriculture” radio program broadcast by Radio Furaha every Friday night as well.