Magubike CVP Visit Report - Oct 30-2012

2012CVP Companion Village Project 2nd Visit, Year One October 30, 2012 Village Magubike Coordinates S 07o45.126’ E 035o28.936’ Pastor Josia Nyadwike Companion Stinski Family Foundation Attendees 21 Weather for the past month Dry Ag Institute Staff Gabriel, Fred and Happy Introduction The demonstration meeting was conducted in the church. Fred delivered greetings from Stinski Family Foundation and US adversary comettee. Happy (an intern from Tumaini University) gave a presentation about the importance of agricultural entreprenaureship. Purposes • To measure the demonstration plot • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Topics • Review of the handouts The handouts contain instructions were reviewed - 2rd visit instruction - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications - Fertilizer needs template • Demonstrations Planting and fertilizer applications Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. • Seeds and fertilizers The following were delivered Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags) Pioneer 3253 8 wanja 30kg NPK 6 Comments/questions: • Can I use CAN or UREA in te first application? No, don’t use CAN or UREA in the first application. CAN and UREA are nitrogenous fertilizers. They are applied when plants are at knee high or after 60 days after planting. In the first application use NPK or DAP. • Why do we use fertilizers when we plant beans? Beans like other crops need fertilizers. Soil analysis have shown that most of the soil of Iringa region do luck enough nutrients to support crops growing. Fertilizers help to supply the required nutrients. • How many time should I apply CAN in my field? CAN is applied as side dressing in the corn field. Apply it once. However apply the required amount. • How many bean seeds should we plant? Plant only one bean seed per hole. We will show you on how to do this during the demonstration session Conclusion We measured the plot and told them to start prepair it for the coming season. We instructed them to leave the crop residues on the soil. The demonstration plots are located close to the church and the main road. This way many people will be able to see them.