Kiponzelo CVP Visit Report - Jan 14-2013

2010 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Three January 14, 2013 Village Kiponzelo Pastor Jezbel Ndenya Companion Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Attendees 03 Weather for the past month Cloudy and Cool Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Ibrahim , Happy and Venance 07058.232S 035023.507E 11780m asl Introduction Upon arrival at Kiponzelo we met only three members of the church i.e. the pastor and two other members of the church only. Purpose of the visit • To deliver the second application fertilizer and insecticide for insect pest control on corn and beans as well. 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. We delivered two bags of NPK cereal fertilizer and a bottle of thionex pesticide for the control of insect pests in corn and beans as well. Corn and bean Plots discussion Corn was planted in November 20, 2012. The plants looked well and they were weeded. We advised them to apply the pesticide and do 2nd fertilization The beans were planted in December 6th but did not look well. The plants looked stunted and yellowish in color. The pastor said the plot where the beans were planted was a cattle path way before growing the beans. Probably that is the reason for the bean crop failure. But other factors such soil pH might be the cause. Questions/Comments from Audience The pastor thought the fertilizer delivered this season for beans (NPK Winner) was not good enough to make a good bean crop but we disagreed with him that the fertilizer was performing very well in other areas; therefore, there should be another factor that is hindering the growth of the beans which we have to investigate. Conclusion We are hoping for the corn to yield well but not the beans because they are already stunted and turning yellow despite the application of all the fertilizer.