Ipalamwa Parish - CVP Visit Report - Jan 23-2013

2010 Companion Village Project 3rd Visit, Year Three January 23, 2013 Village Ipalamwa Pastor Hezron Kiswaga Companion Mount Calvary Lutheran Attendees 07 Weather for the past month Cloudy and moist Reporters Location GPS reading Ibrahim, Mang’ulisa and Venance Altitude: 1663m above sea level 07056.728S O36096.174E Introduction Upon arrival, we met seven members of the church waiting to learn the modern farming methods which are taught by the Institute of Agriculture staff. They were all around the church waiting to begin the meeting. Purpose of the visit: • To make follow-up on the CVP progress and solve any arising problems; the inputs were delivered earlier. • Demonstrating second fertilizer application and insecticide application Topics covered • Review of the handouts - 3rd Visit Instruction - Plant population and Fertilizer applications • Demonstrations: 2nd Fertilizer application; The attendees were given an opportunity to demonstrate on how to apply fertilizers which they did precisely. However, they were advised not to place fertilizers and seed together. At least 5cm away from the plant to avoid any fertilizer injury. • Corn plants, beans and pyrethrum Corn plants were above knee high tall; they looked well spaced, weeded and fertilized and in good shape. The pesticide had been applied. The beans were not yet planted, the parishioners said they would plant beans later in the season. They had transplanted Pyrethrum a couple of days ago but the seedlings faced a dry spell , therefore seedling survival was not very good. Comments/Questions There were no questions but one comment that many members of the parish are adopting the modern farming methods which are taught. The parishioners are doing the demonstration plot for the third time and are therefore picking up most of what is taught. Conclusion: The attendees and the Pastor seemed interested with the teaching. They are likely to do better as they learn more. Their corn plot looked very well.