Lukani - CVP Visit Report - Jan 31-2013

2013 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Two January 31, 2013 Village Lukani Pastor Najabeli Madembo Companion St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran Church Attendees 07 Weather for the past month Wet & Cloudy Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Pongolan , Roger and Venance 08005.051S 035050.263E 1942m asl Introduction We arrived early around 9.30 am and met a small audience of seven members of the church organized by evangelist Aidan Nziku since the Pastor was attending a District meeting in Pommern. At this time of the season many villagers are very busy weeding their corn plots; this describes the poor attendance of the day, otherwise members of this village are normally active and hard workers. Purpose of the visit • To observe the progress of the plot, deliver thionex insecticide and solve any arising problems concerning improved farming practices. Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn There was demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how do second applications of fertilizer in corn 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. Most of the items were delivered before except the thionex insecticide which was delivered on the day of the visit. Corn, bean and pyrethrum Plots Discussion Corn was planted in December 2012. The plants looked good and well-spaced. The plot was well weeded. Beans will be planted in March. Pyrethrum was transplanted on 21st of January and the seedlings were picking up. Questions/Comments from Audience The attendees asked a few questions on the second application fertilizer NPK cereal and answers were provided. They moved the bean plot to a new site where we could not go. They said they moved the plot to a better land where they expected to get better yields. Conclusion This parish has an opportunity to do well especially on corn which was already growing well.