Mgama - CVP Visit Report - Nov 26-2012

2011CVP Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Two November 26, 2012 Village Mgama Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa Companion St. Paul Luthern Attendees 12 Weather for the past month Rainy Institute staff Gabriel and Pastor Mang’ulisa Purpose • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Introduction The plot has been moved to about 1 km from where it used to be last year. The land they farm last year was rented from one villager and this year it has been taken back by the owner. We drove to the plot and the demonstration took place there. Topics • Review of the handouts The handouts contain instructions were reviewed - 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) H614 8 Uyole Njano 30kg NPK 4 Comments/questions: We had discussion about the new minjingu fertilizers. Pastor brought to us one bag of the new minjingu phosphate . The fertilizers has been improved by the addition of nitrogen and calcium. We told them we think the fertilizer is good for the first application. Conclusion We asked pastor to inform the parish members and other villegers about the new location of the plots. People should be able to visit them and learn new farming practices demonstrated there. The fertilizer for the second application will be delivered in the January visit.