Tumaini University Institute of Agriculture

Kilolo Star Vo Trng-CVP Visit Report for Oct 18-2011

2011-12-13T17:43:00.003-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 18, 2011

Collage Kilolo VTC
Manager/Principal Edger Elius Njuyui/Castor Sanguya
Sponsor Ron Reed
Attendees About fifty students and teachers
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge
• Discuss soil analysis results

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to them with instructions on how to read and record the data.
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using meter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans. We insisted them to clean the plot at the time when they wait for seeds and fertilizers.

Questions/ Comments from Audience
 Companion Village program started?
The program was started in 2008 in ten parishes around Iringa Diocese and at the moment the program has more than 40 plots in Parishes and Secondary schools and one Vocational Traning Collage. For those who started in 2008 and 2009 have been experiencing a higher increase in maize yield each year.
 They asked on how to take rainfall data.
Basically you take rainfall data after every 24 hours. Read the level of water then record in the sheet provided. Empty the gauge, then return it in the same position for next yield.

Conclusions/Recommendations
We encouraged them to participate every time when we make visits here so that they can learn all the farming practices we are teaching and take them back home to practice in their own farms.

Pommern Sec School - Faith Luth., Forest Lake,MN-CVP Report Mar 30-2010

2011-12-13T17:43:00.002-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 21, 2011

School Pommern Secondary School
Head Master Haran Ngede
Companion Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake
Attendees 2 teachers and 18 students
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Nafeti, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge
• Discuss soil analysis results

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the them
• Plots
• We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using meter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.

Questions/ comments
 They asked about fertilizer requirement
We are recommending using four bags of NPK fertilizer for one acre of corn and the same amount for one acre of beans.
 They asked what seeds are suitable in the area are.
We told them that the seeds suitable in that are those which have medium maturity period and we are going to use some in the demo plot for them to learn.

Conclusions/Recommendations
We requested them to keep the same group of students for the management purpose. This group will be responsible to manage and handle the demonstration plot.

Irindi-St. Timothy Luth., St. Paul-CVP Report-Oct 12-2011

2011-12-13T17:42:00.000-06:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year one
October, 12 2011

Village Irindi
Pastor Alex Kikoti
Companion St. Timothy Lutheran, St.Paul
Attendees
Weather 15
Sunny
Ag Institute Stuff Nafeti, Gabriel, pongolani and Rev. Lunodzo

Purposes of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge
• Discuss soil analysis results

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the them
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using meter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.

Questions/ Comments from Audience
 They requested us to redeliver seeds in November so that they can plant early
We told them that we will try to find seeds and fertilizer and handle to them as requested
 They asked about the spacing we are recommending. It shows like corn will be planted too close
We told them that the spacing are close but they still will have good yield if they apply fertilizer as recommended and follow other agronomic practices
 They have short duration of rainfall
We told them because of the problems they have with drought we will give them short duration maturity variety of corn encouraged them to plant early so that they can use the all the rain available during the season.

Conclusions/Recommendations
They were so interested to learn what we teach them and they promised to work hard and learn the new techniques so that they can use to grow crops on their own farms.

Magome-Elim Lutheran Foundation-CVP Visit Report for Oct 12, 2011

2011-12-13T17:41:00.000-06:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year one
October, 19 2011

Village Magome
Pastor Samwel Kasuga
Companion Elim Lutheran Church Foundation, Scandia
Attendees
Weather 15
Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Pongolani and Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa

Purposes of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge
• Discuss soil analysis results

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to them. We gave them instructions on how to read the rain gauge and record the results.
• Plots
The plots are outside the church and we were supposed to measure them and we didn’t measure the plots because they were not done with clearing the land. Next visit we will measure the plots and give them instructions on planting and fertilizer application.

Questions/ Comments from Audience

 Leaving crop residues practice causes a lot of residues to remain on the field, how should we handle excess residues?
They can make some piles of those residues and make them to decompose in some places within the field and later after decomposing they can distribute to the farm (compost manure).
 The most available fertilizer is DAP, why are you recommending NPK during planting?
We told them the importance of applying NPK during planting as it contains Nitrogen, phosphorus and Potassium which are highly needed by plants and the available levels in the soil is not adequate for the plant growth while DAP have only Nitrogen and Phosporus. However use the available fertilizers in case you do not get NPK

Conclusions/Recommendations
The Pastor and members were very thankful for the project and they said; for starting they will clear the land and they will encourage more people to attend the training so that they can learn how to grow more crops.

Ipalamwa Parish - Mt Calvary, Eagan CVP visit Report Sept 16-2011

2011-12-13T17:40:00.001-06:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit (3rd visit for coming season) 2nd Year
September, 16, 2011

Village Ipalamwa
Pastor Ajenista Maliga
Companion Mount Calvary, Eagan
Attendees 22
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Rev. Lunodzo and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
• 3rd Visit Instruction
• Plant population with 60 cm. rows and Fertilizer applications
2. Harvesting
They have harvested both corn and beans. The yield data for both crops is as tabulated below.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 7bags and 10 litres 4 bags and 2 tins

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn variety rotted because of long rainfall season. We planned to do late planting in the coming season together with planting local corn variety and one improved corn variety.
5. Adaptation
They think that people will start using the techniques from the coming season because they have already seen how crops were at the demonstration plot.

Comments/questions
 They have problem of corn rotting and they suggested changing corn variety the coming growing season. We plan to plant half of the corn plot local variety and the remaining half improved corn variety
 We think also of doing late planting so that corn mature during the dry season

Conclusion
We told them to keep on doing the good work in the coming season. Since this was their first year the yield they got is encouraging and they promised to work harder next season.

Idunda-St James Luth-CVP Report for Aug 12, 2011

2011-12-13T17:39:00.002-06:00

2011 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
1st 2nd&3rdVisit, Year One
August 12 2011
Village Idunda
Pastor Letson Chusi
Companion St. James Lutheran, Burnsville
Attendees 15
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Idunda is distantly located village from Iringa town and the road condition is not good and is hard to reach during the rainy season. Because of that we were not able to visit them in March for soil sampling and for that reason we decided to use the same fertilizer recommendation as for Kivalamo and Ipalamwa village nearby village. On the way back from Idunda to iringa we had a terrible accident where by our truck collided with another vehicle and thank God no body lost life.

Purposes of the visit
• To introduce the CVP project and measure the plot
• To demonstrate on planting of corn and beans
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in November/December 2010
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
• 3rd Visit Instruction
• Plant population with 60 cm. rows and Fertilizer application
• Fertilizer needs template
2. Demonstration
Planting and fertilizer applications
They were not able to find the plot around the church but we insisted them to get the plot at the location where people can see and learn. We demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans.

2. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety H6303 Uyole 96 NPK CAN NPK
Amount 4bags 30kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags

Comments/question from audience
 Leaving crop residue without burning causes termites problems
We told them the importance of leaving crop residues are: to add nutrients, control soil erosion and build up soil structure. These benefits are more crucial compared to the benefits of burning the residues.
 Bean variety we want to introduce has color that is not familiar in the market
We told them to plant that variety and next year we will provide a different bean variety and the aim is to test different varieties for three years.
 They showed concern on soil testing that we failed to take samples in March
We told them that we decided to use the fertilizer recommendation as for Kivalamo and Ipalamwa because of they are in the same geographical location and hence we hope the parent rocks are having the same nature.
Conclusion
We might make another visit to this area in this year; however this will depend with the road situation. We told them that they should follow instructions on how to handle the demonstration plot.

Ilambo-Prince of Peace, Burnsville-CVP Visit Sept 26-2011

2011-12-05T14:45:00.000-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd and 3rdVisit Year, Year three
September 26, 2011

Village Ilambo
Pastor ErastoChaula
Companion Prince of Peace, Burnsville
Attendees 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Since this is distant located village and the road conditions are not reliable during the rain season, we had to deliver corn and bean seeds this time of the year. They have new Pastor here. Most of the Parish members have gone into the village dispensary. It is vaccination day here and most of the villagers are attending. We met two church elders and Pastor. We trained them and ask them to do the same to the rest of the parish member the other day.

Purposes of the visit
• To measure the plot
• To demonstrate on planting of corn and beans
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
•2nd& 3rd Visit Instruction
• Plant population with 60 cm. rows and Fertilizer applications
• Fertilizer needs template
2. Demonstration
o Planting and fertilizer applications
The demo plot is outside the church. We measured the plot. We demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans.
3. Pastor
The pastor is the ag expert. He has been in Ihemi Parish for a while and he learnt the farming techniques. Moreover he has been applying them in his farm. We asked him to training the parish members. We hope he will be of great help here
2. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety H615 Uyole 96 NPK CAN NPK
Amount 4bags 30kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags

Conclusion
We might make another visit to this area in this year; however this will depend with the road situation. We told them that they should follow instruction on how to handle the demonstration plot. We left the handouts for them to distribute to the rest of the parish members

Kitasengwa-Raquet Family Foundation; CVP Report Oct 5-2011

2011-12-05T14:44:00.000-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 05, 2011

Village Kitasengwa
Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the them
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using miter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.
The parish members have started preparing of the plots as recommended. Bushes have been cleared and the weeds have been chopped down. They have formed a committee to take care of the demonstration plot and organize the training to other parish members.

Questions/ Comments from Audience
 At what time is appropriate to do second application of fertilizers?
It is recommended to do second application of fertilizers when the plants are at knee high.
 Should we use Sulphate of Ammonia (SA) for the second application?
SA is good nitrogenous fertilizers for the second application especially when the soil lacks nutrients called nitrogen and Sulphur. In this demonstration plot we will use CAN for the second application which is as good as SA.
 How many times should we apply fertilizers to the bean plot?
It is recommended to apply fertilizers only once in the bean plot. Since bean plants have ability add nutrients in the soil, one application will be enough.

Conclusions/Recommendations
The villagers seem to be very interest with the demonstration plot establishment in their area. We encouraged them to use this opportunity to learn better farming practices. We hope that this demonstration plot will help to improve their lives.

Lugala (Ipogoro Preach.Pt.)-Augustana Luth., CVP Report-Oct 5-2011

2011-12-05T14:43:00.001-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 05, 2011

Village Lugala
Evangelist Lazaro Nyinge
Companion Augustana
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Cloudy and dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the them
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using miter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.

Questions/ Comments from Audience
 When we use cow manure, how much is it recommended in one acre?
The cow manure recommendations are sometimes hard to be determined because cow manure nutrient contents vary from manure of one place to another. This depends with manure handling and what the cow has been eating. We recommend put and try to spread evenly whatever amount of manure you can get. Usually there is always less manure obtained that what is required.
 Why should we use NPK for planting?
NPK is a good a fertilizer. Your soil lacks Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Early application of these nutrients helps a lot the plants
Conclusions/Recommendations
Farm preparation should be started now. We asked them to clear the bushes and chopped the weeds down. The crop residues should not be burnt and the there will be no tillage (minimum tillage) in the farm.

Ugesa-Christ Luth., CVP Report Oct 13-2011

2011-12-05T14:42:00.000-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 13, 2011

Village Ugesa
Pastor John Mhekwa
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the Pastor.
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using miter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.

Questions/ Comments from Audience
 Can we use both corn manure and synthetic fertilizers?
Cow manure adds nutrients, organic matter and help in moisture retention. Yes, you can use both cow manure and synthetic fertilizers. Remember to follow recommendation on plying and amount required.
 Why should we plant only one seed per hole?
It is recommended to plant one seed per hole because this way of planting will minimize nutrients, water and light competition among the plants. One seed is necessary in the farm where by spacing from one plant to another is too close.
 Crop residues may attract pests like termites and rodents, why do you encourage it?
Close residues add organic matter and nutrients in the soil. Moreover they help in moisture retention. Crop residues should not be burn but left in the soil to decay and add nutrients in the soil

Conclusions/Recommendations
We told them to clear the land where the plot is location. Preparations should start as soon as possible so that to reduce the weeding frequency when the season starts.

Lukani-St.StephenTheMartyr, WhiteBearLake-CVP Report-Oct 6-2011

2011-12-05T14:41:00.001-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 06, 2011

Village Lukani
Pastor Najabeli Madembo
Companion St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the them
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using miter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.
Questions/ Comments from Audience
 Why should we plant only one seed? In case of the failure of germination, is the yield not going to be reduced?
We recommend that only one seed should be planted per hole. It is recommended this way because the plant spacing we are going to use is closer than many people used to. If there are two plants in one hole then plants will be competing for nutrients, water and light. In case of failure of germination, replant within two weeks.
 The amount of fertilizers you are recommending seems to be very high, why?
This amount is recommended because the plant population is high too. However we advice the plant population in accordance with the amount of fertilizers a farmer has ability to purchase. In the 3rd visits we will train on how to apply fertilizers in the demonstration plots and your farms.
 When are we supposing to plant?
We advise you to plant as early as possible. Aim is to use all the rains that is obtained throughout the season. Early plants will enable crops to mature within the rain season.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We asked them to start plot preparation as soon as possible. We told them that we will deliver corn seeds and fertilizers at the end of November.

Kipanga-Lake Park Luth.,, CVP Report Sept 23-2011

2011-12-05T14:39:00.000-06:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd & 3rd Visit Year One
September 23, 2011
Village Kipanga
Pastor Wilbert Kidibule
Companion Lake Park Lutheran, Lake Park
Attendees 24
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Since this is distant located village and the road conditions are not reliable ducring the rain season, we had to deliver corn and bean seeds this time of the year. As we were going it was raining. The climatic condition of this place is quite different with that of Iringa town.
Purposes of the visit
• To measure the plot
• To demonstrate on planting of corn and beans
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 3rd Visit Instruction
• Plant population with 60 cm. rows and Fertilizer applications
• Fertilizer needs template

2. Demonstration
o Planting and fertilizer applications
The demo plot is outside the church. We demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans.

2. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety H6303 Uyole 96 NPK CAN NPK
Amount 4bags 30kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags

Comments/question from audience
 How many times should we do second application of fertilizers?
We recommend one second application of fertilizer. However in the places with heavy and frequent rainfall, fertilizers for second application can be split into two parts, one when plants ate at knee high and second before the tasseling stage
 Why some seeds do not germinate when we use fertilizers?
When you plant with fertilizers, do not mix fertilizer and seed. Mixing fertilizers and seeds may lead into germination failure
 Since you started this program, what experience in terms of the yields have you observed in other parishes?
There has been increase of the yied 3 to 4 times than the normal yields. In places like Kilolo, Ipogoro, Nduli, Magulilwa, Ihemi, Mlafu and Mwatasi, The parish members have seen increase of the yields and are now practicing the techniques in their farm
Conclusion
We might make another visit to this area in this year; however this will depend with the road situation. We told them that they should follow instruction on how to handle the demonstration plot. They were interested with the pyrethrum demonstration plot. We told them that we will discuss with the field officer from Pyrethrum Company and they visit their village for establishing pyrethrum demonstration plot.

Idasi-Ng'ang'ange-Roseville Luth.; CVP Report for Sept 28-2011

2011-12-05T14:38:00.000-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd and 3rdVisit Year, Year One
September 28, 2011

Village Idasi
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran, Roseville
Attendees 15
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Since this is distant located village and the road conditions are not reliable during the rain season, we had to deliver corn and bean seeds this time of the year. Upon our arrival, people started to gather in the church which is on the top of the hill. There was no Evangelist; we had two church elders who helped us to organize the demonstration meeting. In this visit we went with the Micro finance personal, Itiweni Luhwago.

Purposes of the visit
• To measure the plot
• To demonstrate on planting of corn and beans
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 3rd Visit Instruction
• Plant population with 60 cm. rows and Fertilizer applications
• Fertilizer needs template
2. Demonstration
o Planting and fertilizer applications
The demo plot is outside the church. We measured the plot then demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans.
3. Rain gauge
We instructed them on how to record rainfall. We gave them a rain gauge and ask them to start recording as soon as the rain starts.
2. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety H6303 Uyole 96 NPK CAN NPK
Amount 4bags 30kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags

Conclusion
We might make another visit to this area in this year; however this will depend with the road situation. We told them that they should communicate with us on the progress of the demonstration plots. Whenever there pests and disease they should call us and we will send pesticides for controlling them.

Mgama (St. Paul Lutheran) - CVP Visit Report for Oct 5-2011

2011-12-05T14:37:00.001-06:00

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year One
October 05, 2011

Village Mgama
Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa
Companion St. Paul Lutheran
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

The church has no land close to the chapel. We drove for about one kilometer to get to the plot. We met parish members already in the plot. We conducted short meeting and demonstration at this area.

Purpose of the visit
• Measuring demonstration plots
• Delivering rain gauge

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
• 2nd Visit Instructions
• Plot Management FAQs
2. Demonstrations
• Rain gauge
We told them we need to know the annual rainfall record of their area. We instructed them on how to record rain using a rain gauge. One set of rain gauge was handed to the them
• Plots
We went outside of the church and together we measured the 1acre plot using miter tape. We measured two ½ acres plots, one for corn and another one for beans.

Questions/ Comments from Audience
 Why should we leave the crop residues in the farm?
We instruct you to leave crop residues because later on they will decay and add organic matter and nutrients in the soil. However before they decay they act as mulching by retain water in the soil. Crop residues help to reduce soil erosion.
 We have a bean disease that lead into drying of the plants when they are about to flower, what is the solution?
That disease is probably cause by bean maggot. To control the bean maggot, spray pesticides 3-5days after germination to kill the flies that lay eggs in to the plants. The eggs turn into maggot later on and destroy the plant shoot.
 How are we going to control termites?
There are pesticides to control termites. When the problem is severe apply the pesticides to kill them.
Conclusions/Recommendations
It is important to use the same piece of land for the demonstration for all three years. We asked them to make sure that the land they got for the demonstration plots will be used for all three years. We told them to continue with preparation. We will deliver seeds and fertilizers Novembers.

Mlafu - Our Saviors, Sillwater CVP Report July 28-2011

2011-10-31T11:54:00.000-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Two
July 28, 2011

Village Mlafu
Pastor Daiso Mpesa
Companion Our Savior’s, Stillwater
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. This is one of the best parishes with high yield in the demonstration plots.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 4 bags
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.We tested their grain dryness with the moisture test. We told them to dry a little bit more the (until the moisture content gets below 13%) before they store in the bags.
4. The last farming season
The corn variety is good and does not rot like that of last year. Bean variety is good, unfortunately it does not do well in the market. It is new to this area and hence most of the buyers are not familiar with it.
5. Adaptation
Most of the farmers would prefer to adopt the techniques. However, the main limitation is the lack of the ability to purchase all the inputs required. Some of them have adapted few techniques like leaving the crop residues, minimum tillage and close spacing.

Comments/questions
 The techniques are good although minimum tillage requires much weeding. They have a problem with the access of the inputs. Fertilizers and seeds are getting more expensive from one year to another. Moreover there is the market problem. Prices are too low and sometimes they do not cover up the production costs. We told them that they should think of establishing self help groups and saving cooperatives to help them finance their agriculture activities.
Conclusion
We told them that their demonstration plot is one of the best plots in the region. We thank them for the hard work they put and the good management they provide in the demonstration plot. We encouraged them to adopt the techniques.

Ilambilole - Our Saviors, Hstgs.; CVP Visit Report for July 26, 2011

2011-10-31T11:53:00.000-05:00

2008CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year, Year three
July 26, 2011

Village Ilambilole
Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Our Saviors, Hastings
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been lower than those of the last year, spacing were wider than recommended and the area experience drought this year
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 3 tins
Unfortunately, they did not record the yield in 10m as instructed.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. The past farming Season
They like the corn and bean variety. At the beginning the plants did look great. At the middle of the season, drought came and most of the plants did not make it.
5. Adaptation
6 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching then. They have been experience high moisture retention and increase of yields in small area.

Comments/questions
 They still have market problems. Corn and beans are not sold with high price. Moreover there is no reliable market hence even if they increase production they still not sure with the market
 The corn kernels were very small this year while is the same variety they planted last year
This might be caused by the drought that affects the filling stage. However insufficient application of fertilizers may cause this too. Follow the recommendation properly.

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. We told them the plot management is highly emphasized for the success of the whole program in their parish.

Bomalang'ombe Lutheran-Prince of Peace; CVP Report for Sept 14-2011

2011-10-31T11:51:00.003-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd year
September, 14 2011

Village Bomalang’ombe parish
Pastor Lutango Tewele
Companion Price of peace Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Weather Cloudy, rainy
Reporters Nafeti and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have good harvest of corn and low bean yield. Corn yield could have been more than they got if they could have not rotted.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 6 bags and 3tins 3 Tins

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn variety which was grown last season had the problem of rotting after maturity. We discussed with them and it looks like in that area most of this improved varieties of corn have the problem with rotting which makes most of the farmers if not all to use the local corn varieties. Plans for the coming season is to divide the corn plot into two parts and plant one improved corn variety and one part local variety and use the same methods of production we recommend.
5. Adaptation
4 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques and they have seen the different and they hope to harvest more corn from the farms they used some of the techniques we teach.

Comments/questions
 Few people attended because they have community activities going on the same day.
 They have problem of corn rotting and they suggested changing corn variety the coming growing season. We plan to plant half of the corn plot local variety and the remaining half improved corn variety
 We think also of doing late planting so that corn mature during the dry season

Conclusion
We told them to keep doing good job and take the methods we are teaching them back to their own farmers.

Ng'ang'ange - Roseville Lutheran; CVP Report for Sept 14-2011

2011-10-31T11:51:00.001-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
September, 14, 2011

Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran church
Attendees 9
Weather Rainy
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Pastor introduced to us that they have plans to farm 10 acres of corn as the parish project using the techniques we teach and use on the demonstration plot and he invited us to visit the farm and give advice.

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn have been harvested and they didn’t plant beans in March and they are planning to do that this month.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2bags

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn variety which was grown last season had the problem of rotting after maturity. We discussed with them and it looks like in that area most of this improved varieties of corn have the problem with rotting which makes most of the farmers if not all to use the local corn varieties. Plans for the coming season is to divide the corn plot into two parts and plant one improved corn variety and one part local variety and use the same methods of production we recommend.
5. Adaptation
They like the techniques and some of said that they are using some of them but the problem they face is money to buy inputs. And the pastor said they will farm their parish farm using the methods we are teaching them to enhance farmers adaptation.

Comments/questions
 They could have harvested more corn this year but they ended up with low yield because of corn rotting and poor germination after planting. We think also of doing late planting so that corn matures during the dry season and escape the rotting.
 They plan to move the plot to another location within but within the village area. We told them to find an area where more people pass and see the progress of the plot and learn from that.
 Pastor raised the issue of active participation during management of the CVP plot because it seems few people carry the work and others doesn’t attend.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to participate during the training session and doing the scheduled activities. Fully participation will enhance not only the yields but their understanding of the techniques.

Magulilwa - Amazing Grace; CVP Visit Report for Sept 7, 2011

2011-10-31T11:49:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
September, 07 2011
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Tula Lukosi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 4
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti,Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
The harvesting of both beans and corn have been done, they have shelled corn and threshed beans. The results of what they got are as tabulated below.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 9bags 1 bag and 2litres

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
They had enough rainfall during the season and they timely applied fertilizer and weeding was done properly. They had problems with chicken eating corn plants after germination and this can be solved by early planting, planting the same time when farmers are planting their farms.
5. Adaptation
Pastor said few people have started using the techniques on their own farmers but they have not yet harvested but they think they will be able get more corn on those plots.
Comments/questions
 They suggested planting both corn and beans in December. We will work to get those seeds at the right time for them to plant.

Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done this year and encouraged them to keep doing good job not only for the demonstration plot but also on their own farms.

Ifuwa - Lord of Life, Maple Grove - CVP Visit July 28-2011

2011-10-31T11:48:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 1st year
July, 28 2011

Village Ifuwa
Pastor Gervas Nziku
Companion Lord of Life Lutheran
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have harvested corn and shelled ,beans were not yet harvested. The corn yield was very low than what we expected of not less than 15 bags of corn in half an acre.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 7 Tins and 15 Litters

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
They had low yield this season because of the problems they faces during the growing season. They got very low rainfall during the season and another thing was the termites eating corn plants on the field. They are planning to plant beans this time of the year.
5. Adaptation
3 attendees said they started to practice some of the techniques we have been teaching them. They have seen yield increase on those plots compared to those grown using their own ways of farming.

Comments/questions
They requested to move the plot to the preaching point for next season because it will help to escape from termites as most of termiticide doesn’t control them permanently.

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. We told them the plot management is highly emphasized for the success of the whole program in their parish.

Isimani-Holy Trinity, Newington, New Hampshire-CVP Report for July 26-2011

2011-10-31T11:47:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit First year
July, 26 2011

Village Ismani
Pastor Naboth Chaula
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 19
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn have been harvested and threshed but they got very low yield than what we expected not less than seven bags from quarter an acre. They had two main problems drought and termites eating corn while on the field. They failed to plant beans because they didn’t get enough rainfall.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ¼ acres 5Tins

3. Storage
we instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn variety they planted was a good variety in spite of the low yield they got which result because of lack of adequate rain.
5. Adaptation
As this was their first year most of they didn’t star using the techniques on their own farms and they said things they learned will help them to grow crops in the coming season

Comments/questions
They said because of the weather problems they are facing more people would like to buy food rather than buying farming inputs. We told them that weather usually changes from one season to another so what happed this season it might not be the same next year so they should keep trying every season.

Conclusion
Pastor Naboth Chaula Closed the training and he encouraged people who attended to try to use the techniques even if they are not sure with the weather situation. We thanked them for their participation to this program.

Kitowo-1st Ev. Luth., Rush Cty, MN-CVP Report for Sept 12, 2011

2011-10-31T11:46:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit first year
September, 12 2011
Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezroni Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. Corn and bean yield they got could have been better than it is if they could have used the right spacing we recommend them to use.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 7 bags 1 bag and 4tins

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They like the corn and bean variety. At the beginning the plants did look great. At the middle of the season drought came and most of the plants did not make it.
5. Adaptation
The pastor said that people like to adopt what we teach them but the problem is high amount of fertilizer we recommend. We told them in case of inadequate fertilizer they should increase the spacing between plants with respect to amount of fertilizer in hand.
Comments/questions
 They suggested keeping the same planting time like last year for both beans and corn.
 They expect to correct the problem with spacing at the time when they will be planting for next season
Conclusion
So long as this is their first year with this project the yields they got are encouraging and we hope that they will put more effort next year and they will get more than this year.

Mlowa-Christus Victor; CVP Report for July 29, 2011

2011-10-31T11:45:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
July, 29 2011
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, Apple Valley
Attendees 15
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They got more corn this year compared to last year but still they have not reached the expected yield of not less than 15 bags in half acre.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 6 bags 1bag and 1 tins

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They didn’t rotate the plots as we recommend to rotate the plots beans and corn. During the season they faced severe drought and they were not able to get enough water even to irrigate.
5. Adaptation
Six out of the attendee have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. More people are expecting to start using the techniques from next season.

Comments/questions
Beans were drying after having three to four leaves; we realized that the problem was bean maggot and can be controlled by applying pesticide within five days after germination.

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. Also we told them that we want to see more people utilizing the techniques on their own farms next season.

Nyanzwa - Easter Lutheran; CVP Report for Aug 1-2011

2011-10-31T11:44:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
August, 01 2011

Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran
Attendees 7
Weather Sunny, warm
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have harvested corn and they got very low yield because of drought. They have not yet harvested beans as they are still on the field.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 1 bags and 3tins

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
The only thing which affected production during the season was drought which lead to poor germination and growth of the plants.
5. Adaptation
Pastor Mwafute is one among those who are utilizing the techniques and he said incase of enough rainfall they can have high yield compared to normal ways of farming they are used to. Several people also said they have seen the difference in terms of yield increase.
Comments/questions
They have been experiencing problems with animals (Livestock) eating crops while still on the field and crop residues after harvesting. As a village we told them that they should put some regulation to control animals and/or they should trade crop residues with manure.

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season by leaving crop residues as much as they can on the field.

Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report July 27-2011

2011-10-31T11:43:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
July, 27 2011

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 2
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They have shelled corn and threshed the beans.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 5 bags 3 tins and 5 litters

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
The plots this season were affected by drought but the seed variety for both corn and beans were good.
5. Adaptation
The Evangelist said people who have been working on the plot and those who were passing around are eager to use the techniques on their own farms.

Comments/questions
The evangelist asked how to use storage pesticides other than shumba. We told them that they should read the instructions and use accordingly.

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. The plot at the parish is a good example to them they still can lean from them and improve the yields.

Ipogoro - Augustana Luth; CVP Report for July 27, 2011

2011-10-31T11:42:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 3rd Year
July, 27 2011

Village Ipogolo
Pastor NIckson Mwitula
Companion Augustana Luth.
Attendees 13
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handouts
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They have shelled corn and threshed beans.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 7 tins and 2 Litters

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They harvested more yields this season compared to the previous season even if they had little rain during the growing season. The crop residues they left on the ground helped to retain moisture which was a great resource to plants during the growing season.

5. Adaptation
Majority of the attendee have started using the techniques and Pastor Nixon has been involved in training other farmers after being invited by government leaders. That happened because they saw the progress of the plot at the parish. The parish also ranked second in Iringa municipal and they were invited to attend the zonal agricultural fair in Mbeya.
Pastor Nixon harvested 20 bags of corn from one acre which he raised using the techniques we teach on the demo plot.

Comments/questions
The requested to give them corn and bean varieties they planted last season. We told them that we will keep the same kind of varieties we gave them last year.

Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques taught. Pastor and Parish members are very happy with the performance of the corn demonstration plot this year.

Mwatasi-Trinity,Stillwtr., CVP Report for Sept 15, 2011

2011-10-31T11:41:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 15, 2011
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Lucas Kadinda
Companion Trinity, Stillwater
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been lower than those of the last year, spacing were wider than recommended and the area experience drought this year
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 3 bags 1 bag 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn plot was good however after maturity ears started to rot. There has been severe rotting problem. We are planning to change the variety next planting season. Beans performed well. The plots are in the steep slopes. We told them to make terraces in every after 10m. The terraces will reduce soil erosion and hence improve the fertility of the land.
5. Adaptation
5 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching then. They could not give the feedback of their farms because they have not yet harvested.

Comments/questions
 Although fertilizers were applied, the yields some of the plants were very think, some were yellowish and in some part of the farm the yields were not good
Since the plots are in the steep slopes, there is possibility that fertilizers applied had been eroded down to the slope. There should be terraces in every after 10m that will reduce soil erosion of the farm
 There is a problem with the finance of the agricultural activities in the village. We advised them to establish saving and credits cooperatives that will help them in agricultural finance.

Conclusion
We thank them for the good job they are doing. We told them that we will look for other corn varieties or other ways that might reduce the rotting problem.

Nduli-Christ the King; CVP Visit Report for July 26, 2011

2011-10-31T11:40:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
July, 26 2011
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King Lutheran, New Bringhton
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been higher than those of last two years.

Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 3 bags

3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They like the corn and bean variety. During the growing season they managed the plots as they were instructed that is why they harvested more than normal farmers could harvest. When they planted they experienced drought but leaving crop residues on the ground helped to retain moisture.
5. Adaptation
Majority of the attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. They have been experiencing higher yields than they usually used to farm. The parish also ranked first in Iringa municipal and they were invited to attend the zonal agricultural fair in Mbeya and they were given a place to display the crops they are producing.

Comments/questions
 How long they should store the grain when mixed with pesticides before they can use? If they use shumba as storage pesticide they should keep for six months before they can use. And if they use pesticide apart from shumba they should read the instructions to see how long they should store.
 They wanted to know if the institute has plans to start buying crops from farmer. We told them that currently there are no such plans we are teaching they how to grow more and store the produce so that they can sell at the time when prices are higher.

Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques.

Ipalamwa Sec Sch CVP Report for Sept 16, 2011

2011-10-31T11:39:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit (and 1nd Visit for the coming year) Year one
September, 16 2011
Village Ipalamwa sec school
Headmaster OmbeniSawike
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees About 20 students
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa

This meeting was held together in the parish church. Students and Parish members participated in the meeting. Since this is the distant located plot, we delivered seeds and fertilizers for the preparation of the coming farming season

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides, seeds and fertilizers
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yields are very low
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags 2 tins

3. Discussion about the farming season
there has been problem with the management and the plot location. We told them that since last year was the first year to them, we expect better management of the plot this year. We told them to choose the location they think the plots will be successful next farming season. The same corn and bean variety will be used next farming season.
4. Demonstration
Planting and fertilizer applications:
We demonstrated on how to plant and apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans.

5. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Fertilizers for corn
Variety H6303 NPK
Amount 4bags 2 bags

Conclusion
We told them that we would like to see improvement on the plots next year. The aim of the plots is to teach students better farming practices. When plots are good, students will be attracted to learn and then to pass the knowledge to their parents.

Kivalamo-Elim Luth - CVP Visit Report-Aug 11-2011

2011-10-31T11:35:00.002-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit (and 1st for the coming year) Year Two
August 11, 2011

Village Kivalamo
Pastor Exaudi Mkeng’e
Companion Elim Lutheran, Scandia
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Claudy
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Nafeti&Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn was planted. We tested two seed variety here. Both got rotten at maturity because of the prolonged rainfall. The yield has not been good in the demonstration plots. Beans were not yet planted; they will be planted this coming season which starts this time of the year in Kivalamo. They few corn they got were not yet shelled.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
This area has long rainfall season. Most of the improved corn varieties cannot tolerate this weather and hence start to rot as the season continues. We asked them to try late planting. The corn plot will be divided into two parts. One will be planted improved variety seeds (late planting) and the other part will be planted local variety. All other practices will be the same in the whole plot.
5. Demonstration
Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans
6. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety H615 Uyole 96 NPK CAN NPK
Amount 4bags 40kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags

Comments/questions
 We insisted on not burning the crop residues so that to build the soil fertility profile of their soil. Soil analysis has indicated that the organic matter content is low. Crop residues will help in increasing organic matter in the soil.
 When should second application of fertilizers be done?
Farmers are advised to do second fertilizer application when plants are at knee high or after 60 days after planting. In the areas with excessive rainfall, second application can be split into two parts in which half of the amount been applied in each split.

Conclusion
The yield this year has not been good so as last year. We are trying to find the proper planting time in this area, thus why we have delivered seeds and fertilizers this month. We expect there will be changes in the performance if all recommendations are properly followed.

Kidugala(Njombe) - Emmanuel, Iowa; CVP Report for Sept 29-2011

2011-10-31T11:31:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6thVisit Year One
September 29, 2011

Village Kidugala
Pastor Wallence Lupenza
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, Iowa
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Pongolani

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 10 bags 4 tins 8.5 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the past farming season
They said they have noticed some issues regarding the demonstration plot this year and they are working on correcting them next growing season. There big trees that shade the plot, the plan is to pruning them. Moreover, the spacing was a little bit wider than recommended. They will improve that this year. The corn and bean seed will be delivery earlier so that there will be no late planting this year. The same corn and bean seeds which were used last year will be used this year.
5. Adaptation
Some have started practicing the techniques. Pastor and other members are planning to farm the same way we teach next growing season.

Comments/questions
 We want to try early planting; will it work in our environment?
We will try and see how the crops will perform. There is no problem with the early planting unless there is rodents or birds problem.
 We have a marketing problem. The market is not reliable and the prices are too low?
You can organize yourselves in groups and find buyers collectively. In groups you will have stronger bargaining power. Mover ever group might help you to transport your crops to the places were buyers are available. We cannot promise you much about this, however when we get market information we will be passing them to you

Conclusion -- The pastor and parish members are very committed. They are planning on making the program successful in their area. We thank and remind them to keep the good work.

Image Sec School-Augustana Luth-CVP Report for Aug 2-2011

2011-10-31T11:30:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year One
July 27, 2011

Village Image sec school
Headmaster Andeck Ngogo
Companion Augustana Lutheran
Attendees About 30 form III students
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurements
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield in the demo plots are very poor in this site
Crop Corn
Yield per ½ acres 1 bags 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed Students on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
We discussed with the students on the causes of the failure of the demonstration plot. Reasons were unexpected shortage of rainfall, poor planting spacing and management. There have been some issues on management especially when students are in holidays. The plan was to find the way that will ensure proper and reliable management of the demonstration plot even if there are few or no students in the school.

Comments/questions
 What type of storage pesticides that is more effective?
Since we have started the program we have been using “shumba”. To the places where we have distributed, farmers have said it is working effectively. Just remember to follow the recommendation and do not use expired pesticides.
 Sometimes when fertilizers are used there is germination failure or plant dried. What is the reason?
Reason might be mixing of fertilizers and seeds at the time of planting or placing fertilizers too close when doing second application. Do not mix fertilizers and seeds and do not place fertilizers too close to the shoot of the plant. Fertilizers should be placed at least 5 cm from the seed or plant.
 What types of seeds are needed?
This depends with the weather of the particular area. Crop varieties have different characteristics depending with the prevailing climatic condition of the given area.
 What is the importance of the crop residues? Is it necessary to leave them on the farm?
Crop residues add organic matter in the soil, act as mulching to conserve moisture and return back some nutrients they contain when decompose. Yes, it is necessary to leave them without burning so as to improve the fertility of the soil

Conclusion
We told them that this is their first year. We expect better management and clear plan on how to take care of the plot next year. The success of the demonstration plot is highly depending on the management of both responsible teachers and students.

Bomalang'ombe Sec.School --Trinity, Stillwater --CVP Visit Sept 14-2011

2011-10-31T11:29:00.001-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Two
September 14, 2011

Village Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Pastor Batista Lyandala
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater
Attendees 8 Students
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa

Most of the students are in holiday. We met just few students who have remained behind to do few school activities. We had discussion with the Second head mistress and few students.

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yields are poor in all plots
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 2 tins

3. Discussion about the farming season
There has been management issues of the plot. The spacing was wider and replanting was not done. We told them that they need to improve plots management next faming season. We can not assess the performance of the crop varieties we are introducing here because the yields have not been better. There should be a clear plan of how to take care of the plot next year.

Comments/questions
 The second head mistress promised to improve management and follow up of the way the plots are handled. The teacher responsible will be appointed and students will be assign special task.

Conclusion
We visited the construction site of the school. A lot of constructions seem to go on here. We went to the newly constructed dinning hall and to the kitchen were crops are stored ready to be used for students meals. We asked them to do a good job next farming season.

Kilolo - King of Kings; CVP Visit Report for Sept 13, 2011

2011-10-31T11:28:00.001-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 13, 2011
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yona Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag institute staff Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The corn yield is high as it was last year. This is one of the best demonstration plot we have. There has been a problem with the suitability of the bean seeds we brought here. The bean yield is lower than that of the last year.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 15 bags 2 bags 1 tin
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn has performed well, the variety is good although does not tolerate prolonged rainfall season. Bean varieties did not perform as better as that of last year. We discussed with them that next planting season we will return the same variety we introduced the year before.
5. Adaptation
Some parish members have been started to adapt the techniques. Pastor and one parish member said they are using the techniques. Pastor is teaching other villagers spacing, fertilizer application, minimum tillage and other practices.
Comments/questions
 Is the close spacing not affecting the yield?
Yes, close spacing may lead into low yield if it is not properly followed. We recommend that close spacing should go together with the enough amounts of the fertilizers applied. Fertilizers will reduce plant competition for the nutrients and lead into high yield
 They said most of them would like to apply the techniques but some of the practices require buying inputs. As the inputs are getting expensive year after year, their ability to purchase them is getting lower and lower.
We advised them to establish self help groups and saving and credit cooperative
Conclusion
This is the best plot we had this year. We told Pastor that his management and the good work of the perish members has made this plot to be very good plot. We encouraged them to use the techniques to their farm so that to increase the yields of what they farm.

Pommern-Gethsemane Luth., Maplewood; CVP Report for Sept 12-2011

2011-10-31T11:26:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year One
September 12, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev.Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. Corn was in the process of been shelled
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 4 tins 1 bag 3 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The plot performance has not been good. Late planting and wide spacing have reduced the yields of both corn and beans.

Comments/questions
 Pastor said, this was the first year. They expect to do better in the coming year. The timely planting and spacing will be properly followed.
 We told them one aim of the agricultural training we are conducting is to help farmers to increase production in small area. Farmers should farm small areas and be able to harvest more than what they do now

Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better in their second year. We told them the importance of the demonstration plots to their parish members. We visited the rooms were the crops have been stored and then we left to Iringa town.

Itungi-Como Park Luth.; CVP Report for Sept 8-2011

2011-10-31T11:25:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 8, 2011
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Como Park, St. Paul
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. This year the yield has been higher than those of the last year, spacing were good and plot management was as recommended. The plot performance has improved in this Parish.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 2 bags 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn and beans has performed better this season. The varieties are good and they yield high.
5. Adaptation
3 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. Pastor said he has practices the techniques and has been emphasized the parish members to do the same. All who have tried said they have experience increase of yields especially in corn

Comments/questions
 Some plants were very thin, is this due to close planting?
Close planting is good because increases yield in the farm. However the close spacing requires sufficient application of fertilizers. If there were thing plants in some part of the farm that might be due to insufficient application of fertilizers or soil erosion that lead to fertilizers been taken away. Crop residues and minimum tillage helps to reduce soil erosion.

Conclusion
We congratulate them for the good job they did in taking care of the demonstration plot. We encouraged them to utilize the knowledge they get from the whole training program.

Ihemi-Christiania Luth., CVP Report for Aug 1, 2011

2011-10-31T11:24:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
August 1, 2011
Village Ihemi
Pastor AnaniaKadege
Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. We met them threshing the corn with hand (hand beating). We tested the moisture content of the corn, it was 16%. We told them to dry more the corn (until moisture content gets below 12%) before they pack and store in the bags. This year the corn plot have done well, the management was good and the yield is high. Unfortunately bean plot was infested by bean maggots. Almost all plants dried at flowering stage.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 2.5 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn variety is good. It yields higher than the local variety. Bean crop has been a failure due to a disease.
5. Adaptation
Most of them have been asome of the techniques. District Pastor showed us his yield which he got from his farm after using the techniques.

Comments/questions
 We instructed them to apply pesticides within 3-5 days when the bean plants emerge so that to kill the bean flies that lay eggs which later or turn into bean maggots and kill the plants. We will remind them at the time we bring bean seeds in this village.
 They said would like to try growing bean variety called “khaki”. The variety has a good market in this area. We told them that we will see if we can get the variety from the research institutes were we buy the bean seeds.

Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques taught. Pastor and Parish members are very happy with the performance of the corn demonstration plot this year.

Ifunda - House of Prayer -- CVP Visit Aug 6-2011

2011-10-31T11:23:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year One
August 6, 2011

Village Ifunda
Pastor Jenoca Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 2
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn has been harvested. The yield has been low. Beans were not planted in the last rainy season. They will be planted next week (September 13, 2011).
Crop Corn
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags
Unfortunately, they did not record the yield in 10 miters as instructed.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn plot issues with the soil profile. At the beginning the plants were yellowish later on they turn green but still were very thin. Last month Three Professors from University of Minnesota visited Iringa. One of them was soil science professor, Mike …………… We visited the plot and his advice was that the land had hard soil pan just few inches from the surface. The hard pan has limited the growth of the plant roots. There is nothing these farmers can do. We discussed with the Pastor on changing the plot location. In the coming farming season they will have a new plot located close to the Parish

Comments/questions
In our discussion with the Pastor, he said they will make sure all the plots are located close to the parish. This will ensure good management and access to many parish members.

Conclusion
We did not get big audience here because the information about our visit was delayed. We told them that we will make sure we communicate with them earlier for the Pastor to announce to all parish members.

Tungamalenga - Shepherd of the Valley; CVP Report for July 29-2011

2011-10-31T11:21:00.001-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
July 29, 2011

Village Tungamalenga
Pastor NaftalNgamillo
Companion Shephered of Valley Lutheran Church
Attendees 1
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa

Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season

Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been poor in these plots
Crop Corn Rice Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags 2 tins 2 bags 2 tins -

3. Discussion about the farming season
as it was last year, there has been irrigation and management problems. This area experience drought, lack of irrigation definitely lead into crop failure. In our previous visits we reported poor spacing and lack of replanting.

Comments/questions
 We discussed with the pastor about continue with the demonstration plot. We told him that he should discuss with his parish members if the need a demonstration plot for the coming year. They should also discuss about the management of the plots. Continue with the plot is up to their commitment and the decision of their companion congregation.

Conclusion
Much of the discussion was done between Ag institute staff and the Pastor. The rest of the parish members were not present. Pastor said they went to participate in the voluntary community activity. We went to see the harvest in the Pastor’s house and then we left back to Iringa.

Bomalang'ombe Lutheran-Prince of Peace; CVP Report for June 14, 2011

2011-08-29T20:08:00.002-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 2nd year
June, 14 2011

Village Bomalang’ombe parish
Pastor Lutango Tewele
Companion Price of peace Lutheran Church
Attendees 8
Weather Cloudy
Reporters Nafeti and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics

1. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
Corn plot looks good and they are about ready for harvesting.
Beans are not yet ready for harvesting they are still green and they will collect data and harvest as we instructed them after they mature and get dry.

Comments
Corn variety they planted looks good and they expect to have batter yield this year
Conclusion
We told them to weed several times as the weeds comes out and take the yield data as we demonstrated to them.

Ifuwa - Lord of Life, Maple Grove - CVP Visit May 30, 2011

2011-08-29T20:08:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 1st year
May, 30 2011
Village Ifuwa
Pastor Gervas Nziku
Companion Lord of Life Lutheran
Attendees 8
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement

Topics
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and went on with the greetings from the Iringa diocese.

Review of the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We measured the 10 m row and counted the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the number of corn ears and yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which number of corn ears and yield information should be obtained.

Plots Information.
With corn plot they have problems with termites eating the corn stalk and ears. They tried to spray different termiticides without success. There is a new termiticide in the market know as dragnet which we plan to test its effectiveness in order to solve the problem. Beans are not yet planted and they plan to plant in July

Comments
They think of moving the plot to the preaching point in order to escape the problem with termites.
We told them the important of having demo plot in the same area for three years which will allow accumulation of organic matter. On the other end if they think it will be necessary to move the plot they should find an area which people are passing by. Also in order to solve the problem with termites we plan to test the new termiticide (Dragnet)

Conclusion

We insisted them to collect the data as we instructed them to do.

Ilambilole - Our Saviors, Hstgs.; CVP Visit Report for May 25 - 2011

2011-08-29T20:07:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 3rd Year
May, 25 2011

Village Ilambilole
Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Our Savior Lutheran Church
Attendees 18
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti,Don, Karen Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Topics
Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greeting from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the important of the yield data we are expecting to take from the demo plot.

Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We were supposed to demonstrate how to measure the 10M row of corn and take the yield data. They harvested corn before we visited them. Then we told them to record the total yield of corn. Beans were still on the plot and we explained to them how to measure 10M row and record the data at the time when they will be harvesting.

Questions
They asked if we are going to provide the with the storage pesticides
We told them that we will provide them with storage pest as soon as possible in order to avoid grain damage by pests

Comments
They said corn yield is not good as last year because they had severe drought this growing season compared to the previous season.

Conclusion
We wanted them to take all the required data from corn and beans and record them on the paper sheet we provided.

Image Sec School-Augustana Luth-CVP Report for June 7, 2011

2011-08-29T20:02:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 1stYear
June, 07 2011

Village Image sec school
Headmaster Andeck Ngogo
Companion Augustana Lutheran
Attendees About 100 students and teachers
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti , Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and went on with the greetings from the Iringa diocese. He also encouraged them to follow the instructions while working with the demonstration plot.

Topics
Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to collect data from corn and bean plot by measurin10 m row and counting the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the yield data should be obtained.

Plots information
Corn plants were not yet harvested and crops are almost ready for harvesting. The plot had weeds they didn’t weed because they said that crops were matured.

Comments
We reminded them the important of weeding the plot even if after harvesting as they will prevent the weeds from making seeds which will grow in the following growing season.

Conclusion
We insisted the important of harvesting the 10M row we marked for data taking and then they should go on harvesting the whole plot and record the total yield.

Ipogoro - Augustana Luth; CVP Report for May 26,2011

2011-08-29T20:01:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 3rd Year
May, 26 2011

Village Ipogolo
Pastor NIckson Mwitula
Companion Augustana Luth.
Attendees 11
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Don, Karen, Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
At Ipogoro we happened to have ward executive officer and Village executive officer who are government leaders of that area. Ward executive officer wanted to know the recommended fertilizer for planting and 2nd application suitable for Ipogolo area the information which will help them when they request the subsidized fertilizer.

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greetings from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the important of the yield data we are expecting to take from the demo plots.

Review of the handouts

• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations

We were supposed to demonstrate how to measure the 10M row of corn and beans then record the yield data. They harvested corn and beans before we visited them. Then we told them to record the total yield of corn and beans.

Comments;
• They like the corn and bean variety which we provided them to grow on the demo plots
• Ward executive officer suggested that if possible to train all the farmers around the area before they got the subsidized inputs so that they can use them properly. Pastor Nixon said he will be able to teach them all the things we teach them regarding corn and bean production, he will invite also pastor Laiton from Nduli to help him.

Conclusion
We thanked the pastor and church members for the good work they did on corn and bean plots and encouraged them to do the same even on their own farms.

Isimani-Holy Trinity, Newington, New Hampshire-CVP Report May 25, 2011

2011-08-29T20:00:00.002-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit First year
May, 25 2011

Village Isimani
Pastor Naboth Chaula
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Don, Karen , Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greeting from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the kind of yield we expect from Nduli and Mgongo research farms areas with the same climate/ weather with Ismani.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We were supposed to demonstrate how to measure the 10M row of corn and take the yield data. They harvested corn before we visited them as they had problems with termites eating corn and corn stalk while still on the field. Then we told them to record the total yield of corn after shelling them. They also didn’t plant beans and
Sorghum because of drought situation they had this season.

Comments
• They harvested corn before they receive instructions from the institute of agriculture because they had problems with termites. But we told them that next time before they take any action regarding the demo plot they should call us and we will instruct them how to handle the problem as we usually used to tell them.
• From the rain record it showed that they got some rain in February and March which I thought they were supposed to plant beans and sorghum but they didn’t do that when we asked them they said it was not enough to grow.

Conclusion
Pastor Naboth Chaula was not present and he was represented by Cotino Mhanga. We told them to take the yield data from corn.

Kiponzelo-Gustavus Adolphus, CVP Report May 24, 2011

2011-08-29T20:00:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5thVisit 1st Year
May, 24 2011

Village Kiponzelo
Pastor Jazbeli Ndendya
Companion Gustavas Adolphus Lutheran
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti,Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and went on with the greetings from the Iringa diocese.

Review of the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We measured the 10 m row and counted the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the number of corn ears and yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which number of corn ears and yield information should be obtained.

Plots information
Corn plot is outside the church, plants are mature and they are about ready for harvesting. We insisted them to keep weeding every month in order to prevent the weeds from turning into seeds. They have harvested beans but not yet threshed, and told them to record the total yield from the bean plot.

Comments
We reminded them the important of weeding the plot even if after harvesting as they will prevent the weeds from making seeds which will grow in the following growing season.

Conclusion
We insisted that they should harvest the 10m row we marked first and take all the required data and harvest the whole plot and obtain the total yield.

Kitowo-1st Ev. Luth., Rush Cty, MN-CVP Report for June 1, 2011

2011-08-29T19:59:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 1st year
June, 1 2011

Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezroni Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Attendees 9
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Mang’ulisa

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and went on with the greetings from the Iringa diocese. He also encouraged them to follow the instructions while working with the demonstration plot.

Review of the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to collect data from corn and bean plot by measurin10 m row and counting the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the number of corn ears and yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the yield data should be obtained.

Plots information
Corn and beans were not yet harvested and crops are almost ready for harvesting. Both plots had weeds they didn’t weed because they said that crops were matured.

Comments
We told them to keep weeding the plots even after harvesting so that they can prevent weeds to make seeds for the next growing season.

Conclusion
On behalf of the congregation pastor thanked us for the training we are doing and visiting them several times a year. We encouraged them to collect the data as we instructed them to do.

Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report May 26-2011

2011-08-29T19:58:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 2nd Year
May, 26 2011

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 14
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Don, Karen, Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greetings from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the important of the yield data we are expecting to take from the demo plots.

Review of the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We measured the 10 m row and counted the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which number of corn ears and yield data should be obtained. We told them to record the total yield of corn and beans.

Comments
They said the corn variety we gave them to plant at the demo plot is a good variety because it takes short time to mature and it suits to the area as they doesn’t get too much rainfall.

Conclution

We encouraged them to keep the good work. We told them next year we would like to see many of them are taking the practices to their farms. They have also to collect the data as we have instructed them.

Magulilwa - Amazing Grace; CVP Visit Report for June 6,2011

2011-08-29T19:57:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 2nd Year
June, 06 2011

Village Magulilwa
Pastor Tula Lukosi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 5
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Topics
Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We measured the 10 m row and counted the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot), number of corn ears and yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which number of corn ears and yield data should be obtained. We told them to record the total yield of corn and beans.

Comments
• Corn variety they planted this year H 628 have good yield but they may prefer to give them H614 corn variety they planted in their first year. Depending on availability on the shops during the planting time we promised to give them variety they want.
• They requested to plant beans at the same time as they plant corn and they will need big sprayer as they will be applying pesticides several times. If we will be able to get bean seeds earlier then they will be planted at the same time.
• Harvested beans early because of nematodes eating beans; we told them next time they should let us know before they take any action.

Conclusion
We encouraged them to keep the good work. We told them next year we would like to see many of them are taking these practices to their farms. They have also to collect the data as we have instructed them

Ng'ang'ange - Roseville Lutheran; CVP Report for June 13-2011

2011-08-26T15:41:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 2nd Year
June, 13, 2011
We arrived at Ng’ang’ange and find that people were in the church and we joined them for the service and after the service they invited us go on with the training. We went through the handouts and thereafter we went to the plot for demonstration.

Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran church
Attendees 25
Weather Cloudy
Reporters Nafeti,Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and went on with the greetings from the Iringa diocese.

2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
In the corn plot, the spacing was affected by germination failure at the beginning of the season. We told them that this will affect the yield they are going to get.
Beans will be planted next month (July)

Comments
• They are getting enough rain but corn yield doesn’t look good and they suggested shifting the plot to another location; we told them the important of keeping the plot the same place in order to see the benefits of organic matter accumulation. Though, we think we should allow them to shift the plot to other location and see if the yield will improve
• They suggested to plant local varieties of corn instead of improved varieties; we explained to them the benefits and qualities the improved varieties have compared to local varieties and we told them that’s why we insist them to plant improved corn varieties.

Conclusions:
We told them we need the yield data for the benefit of the whole program and for the success of the demonstration plots next season. We expect them to do a better job in collecting the data.

Nyanzwa - Easter Lutheran; CVP Report for May 27-2011

2011-08-26T15:40:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 2nd Year
May, 27 2011

Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran
Attendees 9
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Don, Karen, Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
We held the meeting at the demo plot not as usual meeting inside the church first and later to the demo plot for demonstration. We had few people attending the training because majority of the people went to irrigate their farms.

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Topics
Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greeting from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the important of the yield data we are expecting to take from the demo plot.

Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We measured the 10 m row and counted the number of plants (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the number of corn ears and yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a meter tape, and the spray paint to mark the demarcations within which number of corn ears and yield information should be obtained. Also we told them to use the same instruction when they will be taking yield data from the bean plot which they expect to plant on the irrigated land.

Comments
We insisted them to keep weeding every month in order to prevent the weeds from turning into seeds. Because they left some weeds without weeding them and they are about to turn into seeds which will cause more weeds for next season.

Conclusion
We insisted the important of harvesting the 10M row we marked for data taking and then they should go on harvesting the whole plot and record the total yield.

Ruaha-Mbuyni - Holy Trinity, New Prague,MN; CVP Report for May 27-2011

2011-08-26T15:39:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 2rd Year -- May, 27 2011

Village Ruaha Mbuyuni (Kwale)
Pastor Elia Konga
Companion Holy Trinity Ev.Lutheran Church
Attendees 13
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti,Don, Karen Mang’ulisa and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Topics--Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greeting from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the important of the yield data we are expecting to take from the demo plot.

Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We showed them how to measure 10m row and take the yield data. Corns were still green and not yet matured. They also have not yet planted beans as we were expecting them to have planted beans before the rain season end.

Question
They asked if they can be helped to get a new water pump
We told them that we can not promise them anything regarding the new pump because the Institute supplies mostly the farming inputs for the demo plot.

Comments
• They are hiring water pump which is not reliable as sometimes they doesn’t get
• Corn plant they planted for the first time in January dried because of drought and they had to replant in March the one which are still in the field and they are not doing well as well because they are not getting enough water.
• The pump they were using for irrigation had mechanical problems, hence it doesn’t work. We told them to plant the crops when they get the first rain in order to use rainfall to grow crops than depending on irrigation only, also they should fix the pump to solve the current problem with drought.

Conclusion
We encouraged them because of irrigation potential they have they should think of fixing the water pump and go on with irrigating the corn plot and plant the beans as well.

Tungamalenga - Shepherd of the Valley; CVP Report for May 31-2011

2011-08-26T15:38:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 3rd Year
May, 31 2011

Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftal Ngamillo
Companion Shephered of Valley Lutheran Church
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Topics
Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10m row of beans and rice and collect the required data of plant population and yield. Beans and rice plot were still on the field but had already harvested corn.

Plots information
Corn was planted in half an acre and they didn’t get yield as was expected because they didn’t get enough rain and water for irrigation. Beans were planted on the irrigated land and they looks doing well and they planted in a quarter an acre as well as rice.

Comments
• As we were discussing with them the kind of yield they expect to get this season they should also consider to compare between years from the first year, second and the third year they are now.
• They had problems with practicing minimum tillage. I told them how easy it is so long as they follow our recommendations on how to go about and the benefits of leaving crop residues on the farm.

Conclusion
We wanted them to take all the needed data from corn and beans, rice and record them on the paper sheet we provided.

Mlafu - Our Saviors, Sillwater CVP Report May 30-2011

2011-08-26T15:37:00.000-05:00

2009 CVP -- Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year Two -- May 30, 2011

Village Mlafu
Pastor Daiso Mpesa
Companion Our Savior’s, Stillwater
Attendees 23
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Don, Karen and Gabriel

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Our Savior’s-Still water, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken
These measurements are done to corn.

Plots information
Corn plot looks fine. It is clean and the ears have been filled very well. They are matured but not yet dried. Beans have already been harvested. They are in piles for sun drying but not yet threshed.

Comments
 The bean variety was changed from that of last year. It yields high however they still not sure with the market. They will see when they thresh and the buyers see them.
 The corn seed is good. It does not rot like that of last year. They like the variety.
 When asked how many use the techniques, they said most of them use the techniques but not all the techniques. The problem has been getting all the inputs especially recommended amount of fertilizers.

Conclusions
We asked them to take the yield measurements properly as recommended. They are very important for us all to know the progress of the demonstration plots and the effectiveness of the techniques taught.

Pommern-Gethsemane Luth., Maplewood; CVP Report for June 6-2011

2011-08-26T15:36:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 23rd, 2010

Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba
Companion GETHSEMANE LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees 18
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel, Roger and Pastor Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Introduction of the program
• Deliver a hand hoe and box file
• Taking soil sample for analysis
Topics
1. Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa gave greetings from DIRA to the people and introduces staff of Institute of Agriculture. He encouraged people to attend seminars and follow the techniques taught, this will help them move to the next level in terms of farming.

Roger gave greetings from Gethsemane Lutheran, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee.
2. Went through the handouts
o 1st Visit handout- DIRA and Institute of Agriculture Village Plot Agreement.
o CVP- Record of Events handout.
o Chronological Plot management of crops handout.
3. Demonstrations
We explained procedures of taking soil sample and the importance of doing soil analysis, then after we took the soil sample that was labeled and packed in small bags.

Comments

 The population is 2,500-3,000 people. Villagers have been using fertilizer such as Minjingu Phosphate, TSP, DAP for planting. Urea and CAN for second fertilizer application. Also they have been using improved corn seeds (i.e. H625, H628 and H615) and local seeds. Major crops grown in this village are corn, beans and peas. Normally they don’t experience drought, and the rainy season is December through April. Average yield for corn and beans are 5-10 bags and 1-3 bags respectively.

 Fertilizer training concept is good, because in the past they have been receiving and using fertilizers without having enough knowledge about it.

 25% of matured corn are harvested before they dry and sold as roast corn that will be shipped to cities for sell.

Questions from audience and answers
 At what month should they harvest corn in their fields?
We told them we can’t tell the exactly month but it should be harvested when the corn looks dry enough. (NB: Over here the corn are sun dried)
When we explained not to burn crop residues, what can they do when they want to clear new farms/land?
We suggested to burn because it will be tough to work in the farm with thorns, but not to burn the next season.
 They said sometimes the have a problem of little black burgs which eat both corn and beans in the field. (Normally affect farms near homes)
We answered them to use clean seeds and use proper insecticides. Also they should use chemicals for storage of grains after harvest.
 They asked about corn spacing?
We told them the corn spacing we are recommend is 60 cm by 20 cm, but we will discuss and demonstrate more about this in the next visits.
 They asked if it okay to mix CAN and UREA during second fertilizer application.
The answer is No; we are recommending not to mix because soil analysis is guiding us on what kind of fertilizer and amount should be used.
 How often should they weed their farms?
Whenever they see weeds are about 3 cm tall.

Conclusions/Recommendations
We emphasized the importance of following instruction because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed. They promised to follow all the instructions.

Ifunda - House of Prayer -- CVP Visit May 24-2011

2011-08-26T15:35:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year One
May 24, 2011

Village Ifunda
Pastor Jenoca Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel, Don and Karen

Due to some land problems they had in the beginning of the season, the plot had to move to the preaching point called Kivalali.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from House of Prayer-Oakkdale, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
Part of the corn plot has not performed well here. Looks like nutrients were washed away in part of the plot or for some other reasons there are nutrients unbalance in this type of soil. Beans have not been planted yet. They will be planted in August in the low land area

Comments
 Part of the corn plot has not been performing better as expected. They suggested moving the plot back to the Parish. We told them that, if they get enough land to the Parish which will not get them into conflict like that of last year, that will be good. The aim of the demonstration plot is to be seen by many people as possible. Locating it to the parish where many people have access of it will be good idea.
Conclusions
We told them to take the measurements of the corn plot according to the instructions we gave them. They should also remember to do the same in the bean plot before they harvest.

Ipalamwa Parish - Mt Calvary, Eagan CVP visit Report June 20, 2011

2011-08-16T19:39:00.002-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year One
June 20, 2011

Village Ipalamwa Parish
Pastor Ajenista Maliga
Companion Mount Calvary, Eagan
Attendees 45
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Gabriel, Nafeti, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Don and Karen

We conducted a demonstration meeting tin the Parish Church. We have big turn-out today. This is one of the congregations with many people participating in the program. Parish Pastor and District Pastor both attended the demonstration meeting.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Mount Calvary - Eagan, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. We went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
Bean plot looks very nice. The plants are matured and starting to dry. The spacing was properly followed and the pods are well filled. Corn plot looks nice too. The plants are matured and dried. The close spacing will give high yield in this demonstration plot.
Comments
 We discussed with them about the spacing and the bean variety. We told them once we have the yield, we will be in better position to know if the variety suites this area and if the spacing is appropriate.
 They said most of them in the village do practice crop rotation. They have seen from the crop rotation practice, the soil fertility of their farms is conserved.
 They asked us if we can get another bean variety to test in demonstration plot. They would like to have another variety which is not bush like type.
We told them that we shall work on that

Conclusions
The parish members are working very hard here. The pastors’ supervision is good and very encouraging. She is working hard to attain the success of the program. We told them that they have good Pastor and good management. They should take the practices taught in their farms. That will be the big success of the whole program.

Itungi-Como Park Luth.; CVP Report for May 30, 2011

2011-08-16T19:37:00.001-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Three
May 30, 2011
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Como Park, St. Paul
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen

Most of the members of this Parish were attending a funeral ceremony. We did not conduct a formal demonstration meeting. We went straight to the plot and started demonstrating there.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Como Park-St. Paul, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken. These measurements are to be taken from both corn and beans.

Plots information
Corn plot looks good; the ears are big and well filled. Spacing is okay. They are matured but not yet dried. Beans plot is good too. There few spots with of poor germination, however the plot looks better than that of last year.

Comments
 They like the bean and corn variety introduced here. Some of them said they have adopted few techniques and apply to their fields.

Conclusions
There much improvements in their plots this year. We encouraged them to keep the good work. We insisted on the importance of taking the yield data as instructed.

Kidugala(Njombe) - Emmanuel, Iowa; CVP Report for June 8, 2011

2011-08-16T19:35:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year One
June 8, 2011
Village Kidugala
Pastor Wallence Lupenza
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, Iowa
Attendees 16
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Nafeti, Don and Karen

We arrived in Kudugala few minutes before noon. We met parish members already gathered in the church. The Pastor is not around. He has gone to US with a church group. Up on our arrival, we went direct to the plot to start demonstrations

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed. He told them that we need the data so that we may be able to suggest to the right variety and appropriate agronomic practices. Moreover, we are planning to expand the programs to more villages therefore organizations that may provide funds for the expansions would like to see the data too.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
Corn plot looks good; the ears are big and well filled. They are matured but not yet dried. We told them that the spacing was supposed to be closer than they are now. The close spacing and fertilizers application lead into high yields. Since the spacing are a little bit wide they will not get as much yield as we expected. The plot has problems with the chicken because it is located near by the houses which keep local chicken. Chickens eat bean flowers!

Bean plot has already been harvested.

Comments
The evangelist and the church leader expressed their sincere thanks for the program. They said that, there few instructions they did not do accordingly however, there will work on them and since this is their first year, they will do better in the next year.

Conclusions
As we were laving we encouraged them to keep the good work. We told them that we expect starting from next year many people will be adopting the techniques and practices in their farms. The aim is to improve the yields.

Kilolo - King of Kings; CVP Visit Report for May 31, 2011

2011-08-16T19:33:00.001-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Three
May 31, 2011
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yona Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag institute staff Gabriel, Don and Karen

The Pastors told us that they were late to get the information about our demonstration visit therefore there will be few people today. We told him that what we want are the people who will instruct others during the harvesting time in taking the yield measurements. We sat in the Parish office together with Pastor and few Parish leaders and discuss about the demonstration plot.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Introduction
Don spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
• Corn plot looks nice. Spacing has been properly followed, the plants are tall and the ears are well filled. Pastor has grown another plot adjacent to the demonstration plot for the purpose of demonstrating difference between the use of fertilizers, spacing and seeds.
• Bean plot looks nice too. Two types of varieties have been planted here for the purpose of experimenting the suitability of the seed varieties. There was heavy rainfall during the flowering stage which causes the reduction of the flowers, and also failure of palliation.

Comments
 They are grateful that the program has been extended into forth year. They express their gratitude to their companion congregation (King of Kings) for agreeing to sponsor the plot for the fourth year
 The bean variety has performed better than that of last year

Conclusions
We thank the Pastor and those Parish leaders for the good work they do in the demonstration plot. We asked them to properly collect data from the plots as instructed for the benefit of the whole program.

Lulanzi Lutheran - Christ Lutheran; CVP Report for June 6, 2011

2011-08-16T19:31:00.001-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Two
June 6, 2011
Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ Lutheran, Lake Amo
Attendees 18
Weather for the past month Rainy
Ag institute staff Gabriel, Don and Karen

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Christ Lutheran-Lake Amo, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
The corn plot is very nice. The plants look good and the ears are well filled. The harvest is expected to be better than last year.
Beans look nice in one part of the plot other parts there signs of stunted growth. They told us that it is getting chill during the nights and hence the plants are affected by this severe coldness.

Comments
 The corn Variety introduced this season does not rot like that of last year. It is long duration variety hence it suits this area. They like it.
 The bean crop have been affected by severe coldness, probably they should be growing beans in the low land where it is not as cold as where the plot is now. Most of the beans growing in that area are not affected by coldness.
We told them we like to keep the plot in the same place because we want people to see the impact of building soil profile with addition of organic matter, fertilizers and crop rotation. However is they want to move the plot they should make sure that it is located in the place where people can see and should not be moved again.
Conclusions
We told them we need the yield data for the benefit of the whole program and fore success of the demonstration plots next season. We expect them to do a better job in collecting the data.

Mkimbizi - Immanuel; CVP Visit Report for June 7, 2011

2011-08-16T19:30:00.001-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Three
June 07, 2011

Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrose Mwakikoti
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, St. Paul
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen

We went to the preaching point of this Parish where the plot is located. We drove with Pastor and few members of the congregation to the plot.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Immanuel - St. Paul, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken. These measurements are to be taken from both corn and beans.

Plots information
Corn plot looks better than that of last year; the ears are big and well filled. They are matured but not yet dried. The variety introduced here is drought resistant variety.
The bean plot has been harvested. The yields are not as higher as expected. They are thinking of moving the plot to a place where it can be easily managed.
Comments
 On behave of his congregation, Pastor expressed thanks to their companion congregation for the training
 The evangelist said that people have started to adopt the techniques after seen the demonstration plot. Many people in town have small farms outside the town. In those farms, they practice the techniques taught.
Conclusions
The corn plot this year looks better than that of last year. There are progressive developments in the way they follow instructions and apply the techniques. We encouraged to keep on doing better.

Mlowa-Christus Victor; CVP Report for May 31, 2011

2011-08-16T19:27:00.001-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Three
May 31, 2011

Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor Lutheran, Apple Valley
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen

We got here a little bit earlier. We sat down with the Pastor discussing about the demonstration plot. He also added that members of this congregation are very eager to establish the Saving and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) which can be used to finance rice crops which is more popular here.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Christus Victor Lutheran-Apple Valley, St. Paul, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.
Plots information
We drove long way to get to the plot. The road we have been using previously has been flooded therefore we had to go another toad. They have termite’s problem here. To avoid the attack of the termites to the corn crop, they had to harvest earlier. Therefore the corn plot has been harvested and preparations for the next season have started.
Beans plot is good too. This time the spacing was properly followed, and they expect a better harvest than last year.

Comments
 They said “The bean variety introduced this season is very good. We like the was it performed in the field, however we have to wait and see the way it taste and the cooking duration it taste”
We told them that in the places we have introduced it, they said it is good. However we would like to get your views when you harvest and start to use them
 They said that they still have problems with the livestock keepers because soon after they harvest, the animals are left to graze in the fields therefore they do not get to keep their crop residues for adding organic matter in their soil. We advised them to trade the crop residues with cow manures from the livestock keepers. That seems to be impossible because the livestock keepers are nomads, they do not stay in one place for a long time therefore, cow manure do not get accumulated enough.
 This season, the problem of the elephants eating crops has been decreased.

Conclusions
Pastor of this Parish is very active. He promised to work properly with his Parish members in taking the yield measurements. Their plots have much improvement this season. They said they have been getting enough water for irrigation.

Bomalang'ombe Sec.School --Trinity, Stillwater --CVP Visit June 14-2011

2011-08-09T23:45:00.000-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Two
June 14, 2011

Village Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Pastor Batista Lyandala
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater
Attendees 27 Students
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel, Don and Karen

Most of the students are in Holiday. The school has form IV students who have remained in the school for the national examination preparation. We conducted demonstrations and leave instructions with them.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Trinity - Stillwater, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
Corn and beans are still in the field. They are matured and dried but not dried enough to be harvested. We told them the spacing in their field is very wide, not as recommended. This will significantly reduce the yields they are going to get. We told them we do insist close follow up of the instructions because we want them to learn from the field and the harvest.

Conclusions
We gave them instructions handouts. We told them to follow the instructions. They should use this opportunity to learn about farming so that they can go and practice with their parents when they go back to the villages.

Ipalamwa Sec Sch CVP Report for June 7, 2011

2011-08-09T23:44:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit 1stYear
June, 07 2011

Village Ipalamwa sec school
Headmaster Ombeni Sawike
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees About 40 students
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti ,Gabriel,Don,Karen and Mang’ulisa
We held the meeting at the Parish with participants from the Parish and students from the Secondary school. After the meeting went to respective demo plots parish members at the parish plot and students at the Secondary school.

Purpose of the visit
The purpose of the visit is to demonstrate and give instructions on yield measurement.

Greetings
Pastor Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the Ag. Institute staff and he also delivered greeting from the Iringa diocese. Don delivered greetings from St. Paul area Synod and US Ag.Isnstitute Advisory Committee. Done also explain the important of the yield data we are expecting to take from the demo plot.

Topics
Went through the handouts
• 5th Visit handout
• Yield recording sheet
• Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season

Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10m row of beans and collect the required data for plant population. They had already harvested corn before we visited them and the looks to have low harvest compared to the plot at the parish.

Comments
• We told them next time they should let us know first before they take any action regarding the demo plot as we usually tell them.
• We told them to learn also from the parish because crops at the demo plots at the parish have better yield compared to plot at secondary school and the district pastor promised us to make a follow up next season to all the demo plots next year.

Conclusion
We told them to work on the instruction we give them for the success of demo plots.

Nduli-Christ the King; CVP Visit Report for June 7, 2011

2011-08-09T23:43:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Three -- June 07, 2011
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King Lutheran, New Bringhton
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen
Before we went to Nduli we stopped in one of the Hardware store and buy Aluminum sheet. The institute of Agriculture is working on researching the better storage facilities for the local farmers which might reduce post harvest crop loss and help the farmers to store their crops and sell when price goes up. Nduli is one of the place where one of the locally made storage facility (Grain silo) is been built. The aluminum sheets will be used for building shading structure for the silo.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Christ the King-New Bringhton, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken. These measurements are to be taken from both corn and beans.

Plots information
Corn plot looks good. Spacing has been properly followed; the ears are big and well filled. They are matured but not yet dried. The variety introduced here is drought resistant variety.
The bean plot has been harvested and the measurements were taken as instructed. The yields are good.
Comments
 They asked if we what methods farmers in USA use to store their crops
Farmers in USA store their crops in big metal silos which allow warm are to pass through the grains and dry them to the right moisture content. Moreover some do put their crops in the big grain elevators which are own by co-operatives or individual businessmen. The elevators have been constructed in such a way grains are stored for long time without been damaged. However those facilities are not available in Tanzania, farmers are advised to sun dry well their crop and put storage pesticides before they store their crops.

Conclusions
This parish has been very good candidate for these agriculture training program. They work hard, follow instructions and they get good results. Pastor told us many people have been adopting the techniques. We encouraged them to keep the good work.

Ihemi-Christiania Luth., CVP Report for May 24, 2011

2011-08-09T23:42:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Three
May 24, 2011
Village Ihemi
Pastor Anania Kadege
Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville
Attendees 17
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen

Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don and Karen delivered greetings from Christiania Lutheran-Lakeville, St. Paul, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Went through the handouts
o 5th Visit handout
o Yield recording sheet
o Rain record sheets to know the amount of rain received during this season
3. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken.

Plots information
Corn plot looks good; the ears are big and well filled. Spacing is okay. They are matured but not yet dried. The crop looks better than that of last year.
Bean plot has already been harvested.

Comments
 They are grateful for the extension of the program from three years to four years.
 When asked if they use the techniques taught, most of the said yes, though they do not use all of the. Input such as fertilizers and seeds are expensive hence major obstacle

Conclusions
We encouraged them to keep the good work. We told them next year we would like to see many of them taking these practices to their farms. We will be back on July or August to take the yield data.

Mwatasi-Trinity,Stillwtr., CVP Report for June 13, 2011

2011-08-09T23:41:00.002-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year Three
June 13, 2011
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Pastor
Companion Trinity, Stillwater
Attendees 38
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen

Long drive to Mwatasi. We met the parish members in the mass service. It is the day after Pentecost; according to the Lutheran traditions most of the congregations will hold mass service in the morning of this day. At the end of the service, the Pastor introduces us to the Parish members. After the service we started demonstration meeting in the church before we walked to the plot for further demonstration.
Purpose of the visit
• Explain and demonstrate how to take yield measurement
Topics
1. Greetings
Don delivered greetings from Trinity-Stillwater, St. Paul, Saint Paul Area Synod and US Ag Advisory Committee. He spoke about the importance of getting the right yield measurements and explained why they are highly needed.
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to measure the 10 m row (in three different locations within the demonstration plot) for the yield determination, this was demonstrated by using a miter tape, we used spray paint to mark the demarcations within which the measurements should be taken. These measurements are to be taken from both corn and beans.

Plots information
Corn is matured but not yet dried enough to be harvested and stored. The spacing are wide, we told them that this will significantly reduce the high yield we expected them to get. We recommend fertilizers applications and close spacing because that gives the high yield. The bean plants are still green. The plots are in slopes. In both plots the effect of soil erosion is obvious seen. Plants in the upper land are not as good as those in the lower land. Fertilizers might have been washed to the low land. We told them that to prevent soil erosion and fertilizers wastage, they should make terraces after every 3m.
Comments
 They said they hope the corn seed variety we have introduced will perform better because it has not started to rot as that of last year. However they are still observing the performance of the plots.
Conclusions
We told them we will be back in August. They should record the yield as instructed and keep the records. We hoe the yield data and rainfall data will help us to understand the performance of the plot and take necessary corrections.

Ipalamwa Parish--Mt. Calvary Lutheran-CVP Report-Feb 3-2011

2011-05-02T15:53:00.002-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
2nd Visit, Year One
February 3, 2011

Village Ipalamwa Lutheran
Pastor Ajenista A. Maliga
Companion Mount Calvary, Eagan
Attendees 28 (1st Time attendees: 7)
Weather Cloudy and dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa

Before the meeting we visited the Parish demonstration plot. The demonstration was conducted in the Parish church which is very close to the School. Both students and Parish members attended in the same place (in the church).

Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Fertilizers delivery

Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and how to make fertilizer application to the beans. We also demonstrated how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn.
3. Delivery
Corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers for the first application were delivered in the October visit. Today we delivered fertilizers (CAN) for the second application in corn, pesticides and sprayer pump
Type/Variety Amount
Fertilizer CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex 1 liters
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity 16 liters

4. Plots
Corn
Corn is about 2 feet tall. Spacing has been followed, records have been kept and pesticides to control insects were once sprayed. Pastor said Parish members were surprised with how good the plants look.
Bean
The bean plot is adjacent with the corn plot. We instructed them to begin the preparation for the bean plot. Beans are planted late in the season in this area.

Comments /Questions

 While doing replanting if you are run out of the seeds of the variety you planted before, can you use different variety
We do recommend that one seed variety should be used in the same farm. This brings plant uniformity. However, if that is the only option you have then fill the gaps with whatever variety you have.
 Is it recommended to do transplanting in corn?
Although in some situation it can work (transplanting followed by enough rain), it is not recommended because corn plants become weak when transplanted and any unfavorable condition may kill them.
 Is it recommended to use two types of fertilizers for the second application in the same season ie. CAN and Urea?
Both CAN and Urea supply Nitrogen to the plants. We recommend the usage of one type only in the farm in one season.

Conclusion

Their plot looks good and seems they are working hard to take care of the plot. We encouraged them to keep on doing that and to adopt the techniques on their own farms.

Mkimbizi - Immanuel; CVP Visit Report for Feb 7-2011

2011-05-02T15:25:00.000-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4th visit Year One
February 7, 2011

Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrosi Mwakikoti
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, Saint Paul
Attendees Male 3 Female 5 (1st time attendees: 2)
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporter Gabriel and Rev Mang’ulisa

This is one of the dry sites in Iringa; we had to deliver bean seeds and fertilizers earlier in the season. Therefore in this visit we delivered pesticides only. In this visit we met the Evangelist Hezron Maahaki and Treasurer Braita Nkyami, Pastor was not around. He had other responsibilities somewhere else.

Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Bean seeds and fertilizers delivery

Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and how to make fertilizer application to the beans. We also demonstrated how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn.
3. Delivery
Bean seeds and fertilizers were delivered on the January 18. Today, we delivered pesticides only. The seeds and fertilizers delivered were:
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
Urea 1 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre

4. Plots
Corn
We did not get into the corn plot which is in the preaching point of this Parish, about 4km from here. Last month we visited the plot with the visitors from Immanuel Lutheran, St. Paul. The corn was at knee high, and second application was already done. The plants look nice. However evangelist told us that the plants were attacked by leaf eating insects. We gave them pesticides to control that type of insects.

Bean
Bean plot has been planted since January 19.

Comments/Questions
 Since rain has stopped for a while, can we plant beans anyway?
Yes, you can plant beans but be careful of not mixing fertilizers and seeds
 Since rain has stopped for a while, can we do the second application of fertilizers in corn?
Yes, you can apply fertilizers in the corn as long as the corn is at knee high. Make sure you observe the 5cm distance from the plant to were you make holes for the fertilizers application
 The evangelists advice parish members who attended the meeting to adopt the techniques and plant early in the season to utilize the whole rains obtained in the rainy season

Conclusion

We conducted demonstration outside the church. We encouraged them to take care of the plot and adopt the techniques in the coming farming season.

Lulanzi Lutheran - Christ Lutheran; CVP Report for Jan 27-2011

2011-05-02T15:24:00.000-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4th Visit Year Two
January 27, 2011

Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ, Lake Elmo
Attendees Male 8 Female 3 (1st Time attendees: None)
Weather for the past month Rainy and Cloudy
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa

On this visit we were accompanied by Michael Onesmo (from Group consultancy) and Itiwen Luhwago (Microfinace Institute of Tumaini University), together with Michael and Itiweni we are conducting Agricultural Market Research on the small holder farmers. We met the parish members doing weeding in the demonstration plot. We worked with them for a while then we went inside for the demonstration meeting.
Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Bean seeds and fertilizers delivery
Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and how to make the fertilizer application to the beans. We also demonstrated how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn.
3. Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Urafiki 30 kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litres
Sprayer pump Anicrop Capacity 5 liters

4. Plots
Corn
The corn plot looks good. The spacing is good and the plants are about to reach the knee high. We told them to start planning on when to do the second application of fertilizers.

Bean
We told them to prepare the bean plot. We delivered bean seeds and pesticides for the bean plot.

Comments/questions
 We discussed replanting with them. They said they usually have problems in timing the rain because at the beginning of the season the rain are not consistent
We told them that we recommend that replanting should be done within a week after germination has begun.
 They said that they also grow fruit trees here. In recent years their fruits have been attacked by the insects which cause rotting.
We told them that there are pesticides which control insects in their orchards. They should to go to the agro shops and ask for the right pesticides. However if the problem is severe they can report to their local government, and the local government in corroboration with the ministry of agriculture can help them to control the insects
 Where can they get the bean seeds?
We told them that the bean seeds we are introducing in various demo plots are from the government Research center called Uyole Research Institute. We can link them with this institute.

Conclusion

The Pastor encouraged Parish members to attend the demonstration meetings and adopt the techniques taught. He expressed sincere thanks to the companion congregation for supporting the demo plots in his parishes.

Image Sec School-Augustana Luth-CVP Report for Feb 1-2011

2011-05-02T15:21:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year One
February 1, 2011

School Image Secondary
Headmaster Rehema Koko
Companion AUGUSTANA LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees Two teachers and about 30 students
Weather for the past month Dry for about 3 weeks
Reporters Gabriel and Pastor Mang’ulisa

Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Bean seeds and fertilizers delivery

Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and how to make the application of fertilizer to the beans. We also demonstrated how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn.
3. Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds E27 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex 1 liters
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity 16 liters

4. Plots
Corn
Since the plot is somehow isolated and surrounded by green bushes, in the early germination stage, some of the germinating seeds were eaten by the rodents. Plants are about to reach knee high however they do not look good. It has been sunny and dry for about three weeks now. We hope rain will resume soon!
Bean
The plot is clean and is expected to be planted next week

Comments
 Why trenches are recommended instead of holes in planting beans
We recommend close spacing of 30cm×10cm for the beans. With this spacing it is difficult to make holes therefore it is better to use trenches’ to plant seeds rather than holes
 What fertilizers are recommended for beans
NPK is recommended for beans
 How many seeds should be planted in a hole
It is recommended to use single seed per hole. If some seeds do not germinate replant within one week after germination started.
 Sometimes after 60 days plants (corn) are very tall and applying fertilizers is useless. What should we do?
It is not necessary to wait until 60 days. It is recommended to apply fertilizers in the corn when plants reach at knee high
 What should be done for someone to start produce and sell seeds?
To produce and sell seeds you need to have required knowledge and skills about seeds production. However you need to be certified by the seeds certifying government agent (s)

Conclusion

We visited their plot and encouraged them to work hard in the plots. We advised them to use the demo plots as the learning tools and teach their parents what they learn.

Kitasengwa-Raquet Family Foundation; CVP Report Mar 14-2011

2011-05-02T15:00:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 14, 2011

Village Kitasengwa
Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees Male 6 Female 10
Elevation 1713m
Ag Institute Staff Roger, Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project by encouraging attendees to participate in the project. Roger delivered greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and from Raquet Family Foundation. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught. He gave testimonies of the places which have benefited from the demonstration program.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Background information of this village
This village has population of 3,800 people and 572 Families. They grow corn, beans, sunflower, onions, lettuce, cabbage and tomatoes. Some of them use improved varieties; Corn – H628 and H614. All of these crops are grown in small scale. Average yield for corn is 5 bags/acre and beans are 2 bags/acre which. They experience good weather expect this year when they had long dry period in the middle of the rainy season.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis

Comments/questions from audience
 In previous years we tried to farm pyrethrum, but the company responsible did not buy therefore the pyrethrum stayed in the farm and we got huge loss!
We do not expect that situation to happen again. Now the company is owned by new investors who have experience of more than 80 years of pyrethrum business. The pyrethrum demand is higher and the price is good. You will enter into contract with the company, in case of failure to buy your crop the company’s guarantor will pay you.
 Where are we going to establish the demonstration plot in irrigated or non-irrigated plot?
We would like to see the plot in the area where many people farm. Since in your village many people farm in non-irrigated land, we recommend the plots to be in non-irrigated land.
 Why should we not establish the demonstration plot in irrigated land because of the reliability of water?
We want everybody to learn from the demo plots. Since many people here farm in non-irrigated land, it is good to have the plot in this land. However, there will be not be enough land along the water stream where you do irrigation, if all people decide to move there.
 Are you going to teach us about growing vegetables too?
We will be answering questions about vegetables, however the demonstration plots will consists of corn, beans and if possible pyrethrum.
 Is there going to be further agricultural training for the Pastors and evangelists’ (seminars, short courses etc.)?
We hope so, however currently we ask them to participate in every meeting and supervise the demo plot so that they can be more competent and teach others
 Will you training us about avocado growing?
Yes, we will be answering questions about avocado growing too.
Conclusions
We told them we will be back in August to measure the plots and giving further instructions. We told them to prepare the land for the demonstration plots. We want the land preparation to start earlier in August.

Lugala (Ipogoro Preach.Pt.)-Augustana Luth., CVP Report-Mar 23-2011

2011-05-02T14:59:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 23, 2011

Village Lugala
Evangelist Razaro Nyinge
Companion Augustana Lutheran, St. Paul
Attendees Male 2 Female 3
Elevation 1624m
Distance from Iringa town 25km
Ag Institute Staff Roger, Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

This is a preaching point of the Ipogoro Parish. It is located in the Ikuvilo village; most of the villagers live about 2-3 km in the different side of the village. In this visit we were accompanied by the Parish Pastor of Ipogoro, Rev. Nixon Mwitula and the Parish secretary. The participants to the meeting are very few because of the two reasons: First, today is a clinic day, and most of the women have gone to attend the clinic with their young children. Second, there is the village executive meeting. We had a demonstration discussion with 5 members of this church.

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project. Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Augustana Lutheran Church. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Background information of this village
This village has population of 560 people. They grow corn, beans, sunflower, groundnuts and cowpeas. However there is water stream passing close to the village, and its water is used for irrigation. In the irrigated land they grow tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber and green paper. The improved varieties of corn grown here are ; DK8031, Pioneer and H614. Average yield for corn is 5 – 7 bags/acre and beans are 1 bag/acre. Weather is not always good, last year they experience drought were some of the crops were dried before maturity.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments from audience
 The evangelist expressed his thanks for the demonstration project at their preaching point. He insisted that he will keep on telling others and encourage them to attend the demonstrations. All participants promised to take good care of the demonstration plot.
 Ipogoro Parish Pastor gave his testimony about the Ipogoro parish demonstration plot and the way they have learned from it. He advised them to use fertilizers and seeds as recommended by the institute. He spoke about the Ipogoro Parish SACCOSS and encouraged members to join it so that they may get loans and use in farming.
Conclusions
The attendance has not been good here today. The evangelist assured us that next demonstration meeting, many villagers will attend. He said all village leaders have the information and have promised to attend in next time.

On the way back to Ipogoro Pastor Nixon asked if we could stop and see his personal shamba. His one acre plot of corn looked very nice.

Lukani-St.StephenTheMartyr, WhiteBearLake-CVP Report-Mar 30-2011

2011-05-02T14:57:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 30, 2011

Village Lukani
Pastor Jenabeli Madembo
Companion St Stephen the Martyr, White Bear Lake
Attendees 22
Elevation 1930m
Distance from Iringa town 50km
Ag Institute Staff Roger, Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

The village is big and houses are scattered around. The Parish is dived into two churches; in the main church is where the demonstration meeting was conducted. The government extension officer attended the meeting along with other members of the Parish.
Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project by encourage attendees to participate in the project. Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and St. Stephen the Martyr, White Bear Lake. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Background information of this village
The village has population of 2,195 people and 595 Families. Crops grown here are corn, beans, peas and pyrethrum. Farmers use improved corn improved varieties such as H628, H6303, SIDICO627 and Pioneer. However some are still using local varieties. Average yield for corn is 5 – 6 bags/acre and beans is 2 bags/acre. They experience good weather; enough rainfall during the rainy season.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments/questions from audience
 How are we going to deal with weeds with underground shoots?
We would advise you to dig them and leave them on soil for sun drying
 Is there negative effect of the herbicides in the soil?
If herbicides are used more than recommended, yes there will be negative effect in the soil and the crops grown in that land.
 We heard that fertilizer called DAP destroy soil when used in two or three consecutive years?
Fertilizers will have negative effect in the soil when used more than recommended. DAP, will do the same. However DAP will not destroy your soil fertility if used as recommended for two or three consecutive years.
 You said you are going to take the soil samples. We have different soil types in this village. Are you going to take them in every part of the village?
No, we are not going to take in every part of the village. We will take in four different sites within one acre. We will mix the soil to get a good representative of these places; we hope the sample we take will represent the whole village
Conclusions
The extension officer of this village has been very cooperative in our demonstration meeting. We told them we will be back in August therefore they should prepare 1 acre land for the demonstration plot close to the church.

Kipanga-Lake Park Luth.,, CVP Report Mar 22-2011

2011-05-02T14:56:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
1st Visit, Year one
March, 22 2011

Village Kipanga
Pastor Wilbert Kidibule
Companion Lake Park Lutheran Church
Attendees 65
Elevation 1823
Weather Rainy
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Roger, Rev. Lunodzo and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• To deliver box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa delivered greeting from DIRA, introduced the Ag Institute stuff and encouraged people to participate fully in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Lake Park Lutheran Church and went through the practices we teach and recommend on our demonstration plots. Roger also explained the relationship we are trying to establish with the pyrethrum company of Tanzania and encouraged farmers to grow the crop because market for it is not a problem. We had also representative from the Lake Park Lutheran church who attended the training and soil sampling.

2. Handouts
The handouts were distributed to all then reviewed
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops handout
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit

3. Agricultural background of this area
During our meeting we had participants from two villages Kipanga and Ihimbo. Kipanga village has a population of about 2861 people and 552 families while Ihimbo village has a population of about 2001 people and 400 families. The two villages have the same kind of climate and they usually grow the same kind of crops.
Crops which are grown in the area include corn, beans, wheat, peas, finger millet, groundnuts, pyrethrum, sweet and Irish potatoes, bananas and sunflower. They grow local varieties of corn and beans and we told them that we are going to plant different varieties of corn (Improved corn varieties) in the demo plot. They harvest an average of 2-4 bags of corn per acre and beans average of 4 tins to 2 bags. We also told them that using our practices we expect to harvest more than 20 bags of corn per acre and more than ten bags of beans per acre.

4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside the church and together with the
Members of congregations we took soil samples from 4 points around the church.
Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The
Samples will be taken to the laboratory for analysis

Comments/questions from audience
1. The area is highly infested with weeds and underground shoots. With minimum tillage how are they going to control these types of weeds?
In the new land, digging the weeds and spreading them under the sun is probably the good idea. After starting farming the land, monthly weeding by clipping the weeds especially during the dry season with a lot of sun shine will help to reduce the creeping weeds infestations.

2. They have two growing season in the area so are going to have demo plots in both seasons?
We are going to plant the demo plot during the season where most of the farmers grow crops. But the practice which farmers learn will be able to applicable even during the other growing seasons.

3. In case if they don’t burn crop residues they get some white corn in their farms.
We are going to use improved seeds and we think that will also be due to nutrients deficiency which will be solved through the use of fertilizers.

Conclusions
We left the parish and told them that we will be back in August this year to measure the plot and in October we will bring them soil analysis results and inputs for the demonstration plot.

Irindi-St. Timothy Luth., St. Paul-CVP Report-Mar 17-2011

2011-05-02T14:54:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
1st Visit, Year one
March, 17 2011

Village Irindi
Pastor Alex Kikoti
Companion St.Timothy Lutheran church
Attendees 21
Elevation 714 meters abs
Distance from Iringa town 72 KM
Ag Institute Stuff Nafeti, Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• To deliver box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project and stuff from the Institute and he also encouraged people to participate fully in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and St. Timothy Lutheran Church and went through the practices we teach and recommend on our demonstration plots.

2. Handouts
The handouts were distributed to all then reviewed
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in November/December 2010
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit

3. Agricultural background of this area
Irindi village has a population of about 1426 and about 302 families. The crops grown in the area include corn, bean, rice, groundnuts, sesame, cassava and papaya. The average yield of corn they normally get is 3 bags per acre and average yield of beans is 1 bag per acre. In terms of weather they do not get enough rain and it rains from December to March.

4. Soil sampling
Soil samples were taken in the area where the plot is going to be located. This was done after our meeting in the church, all the participants of the meeting also attended and learned on how the samples are taken. Soil samples from two different layers of the soil were taken from soil surface to 6 Inches and from 6 Inches to 12 Inches. The samples will be taken to the Laboratory for Macro and Micro nutrients analysis.

Comments/questions from audience
1. They wanted to know whether this will be first year or last year for this program to operate in Iringa Diocese.
This will be last year to those parishes that started the program in 2008 and will be the first year for those who are going to begin this year.

2. If the number of participants’ increases will the size of the demonstration plot increase or will it remain one acre half for corn and one half acre for beans?
The size of the demonstration plot will remain the same. It doesn’t vary according to the number of participants, we encourage people to attend our training and demonstration and learn the practices we teach them and use on their own farms.

3. How to control termites eating plants while in the field?
- Regular weeding can help to reduce the problem
- Alternatively you can still apply pesticide, though at the moment the one which was in use has been banned by the government and we are waiting for new release.

4. They asked if we are going to plant beans on the low land or dry land as they have salinity problems on dry land.
Beans will be planted on the dry land but we will test different varieties to find which tolerate salinity and we are going to obtain bean varieties from Uyole research Institute which is based in Mbeya region.

5. How are we going to overcome the problem of drought?
We are going to use/test drought resistant varieties and early planting will help to escape the period of drought.

Conclusions
We emphasized the importance of following instruction because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed.

Idasi-Ng'ang'ange-Roseville Luth.; CVP Report for Mar 24-2011

2011-05-02T14:52:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
1st Visit, Year one
March, 24 2011

Village Idasi-Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula, Daudi Kisoma ( evangelist)
Companion Roseville Lutheran church
Attendees 43
Elevation 1835 M
Weather They get adequate rain
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Roger, Rev. Lunodzo and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• To deliver box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa delivered greeting from DIRA and introduces the Ag Institute stuff and encouraged people to participate fully in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Roseville Lutheran Church and went through the practices we teach and recommend on our demonstration plots we have. Roger also explained the relationship we are trying to establish with the pyrethrum company of Tanzania and encouraged farmers to grow the crop because market for it is available.

2. Handouts
The handouts were distributed to all then reviewed
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in November/December 2010
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit

3. Agricultural background of this area
The village population is 720, with 200 families. Farmers here grow corn, beans, finger millet, peas, and Irish potatoes. Famers use local varieties of corn and beans. Most of the famers do not use fertilizers. The corn yield here is 5 bags/acre and beans is 1-2 bags/acre normally mixed with corn. We told them that the aim of the demonstration plot is to let them to learn the techniques which will enable them to harvest more than 20bags of corn/acre and at least 10 bags of beans/acre.

4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church, places where the demonstration plot is expected to be. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis

5. Simon Msula testimonial
Pastor Simon Msula encouraged people to incorporate these techniques on their own farm. He gave a testimonial where he said that he planted hybrid seed and applied fertilizer on a little over half an acre of corn. He got 15 bags from his small plot, but the tops of some of the cobs were rotten. However, even after culling out the rotten cobs he had 8 bags of good corn. This year he has planted again following our recommended practices, he said the corn looks real good and he is expecting a good harvest.

Comments/questions from audience

1. They have a problem with coach grass and with new land. So with minimum tillage how are they going to handle that?
In the new land digging of the weeds and spreading then under the sun is probably a good idea. After starting farming the land, monthly weeding by clipping the weeds especially during the dry season with a lot of sun shine will help to reduce the creeping weeds infestations.

2. We asked them if they are using commercial fertilizer on their farms.
They said that they are not applying fertilizers on their farms and we told them we are going to use fertilizers on the demonstration plot which will provide learning opportunity to them on what kind of fertilizer to use and at what rate of application.

Conclusions
We emphasized the importance of following instructions because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed. Also we encouraged them to visit Ng’ang’ange Parish station to see the progress of the demonstration plot there. Pastor Simon Msula gave them his experience with the demonstration plot located at the parish.

Wasa-Fish Lake Luth-CVP Report Mar 28-2011

2011-05-02T14:50:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 28, 2011

Village Wasa
Pastor Juhudi Mkung’e
Companion Fish Lake Lutheran, Harris MN
Attendees 13
Elevation 1720m
Distance from Iringa town 78km
Ag Institute Staff Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

The parish is located in a corn farming area. As we drove to the village we came across about three big trucks carry fresh corn to the market. There were piles of fresh corn along the road that had just been picked and were waiting to be picked up In this visit we were accompanied by the District Pastor of this area Rev. Askali Mgeyekwa. The demonstration meeting was held in the house of the Pastor.
Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project. Roger delivered greetings from the St. Paul Area Synod. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Background information of this village
The village has population of 1,200 people and 500 Families. Crops grown here are corn, beans, potatoes, peas and sunflower. Corn improved varieties grown are H614, H628 and H625. Average yield for corn is 7 – 9 bags/acre and beans is 1 bag/acre. They experience good weather; enough and well distributed rainfall during the rainy season.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments/questions from audience
 We do farm beans here. However the varieties we farm do not have good market in town. Can you help us by introducing a different variety?
We will be testing number of varieties in the demonstration plot. By doing so you will have a chance to adopt the variety you like and has a good market and grow it in your farms.
 What time do you recommend for the bean planting? we have been planting in April and the harvest have never been good
Bean planting time depends on the weather condition of your village. However if April planting time has not been good, we will test different planting time in the demonstration plot and check the results

Conclusions
People in this village seem to be more experts in farming than other villages. They use improved seeds and fertilizers. We told them that together we are going to have additional farming experience through demonstration plot.

Pommern Sec School - Faith Luth., Forest Lake,MN-CVP Report Mar 30-2010

2011-05-02T09:53:00.002-05:00

2011 CVP
1st Visit, Year one
March, 30 2011

School Pommern Sec School
Head Master Shadrack Nyaulingo
Companion Faith Lutheran Church
Attendees About 40 students
Elevation 1871 meters
Weather Rainy
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• To deliver box file and a hand hoe

Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa delivered greetings from DIRA and introduced the Ag Institute stuff and encouraged people to participate fully in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Faith Lutheran Church and went through the practices we teach and recommend on the demonstration plots we have.

2. Handouts
The handouts were distributed then reviewed
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops handout
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit

3. Agricultural background of this area
The school has about seven hundred students. The crops which are grown in the area include corn, beans, pea and they grow improved varieties of corn the experience we have from the demo plot at the parish.

4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the classroom we went outside together with students who
attended the classroom session and we took soil samples from 4 points around the
school campus. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches deep. The Samples will be taken to the laboratory for analysis.

Comments/questions from students

1. The aim of demo plot is to make farmers grow more than they currently do, but how are farmers from different places going to use the same soil analysis results?
We cannot take soil samples from every parts of the village; however we believe that the soil of one part of the village will not be very different from soils of another part of the same village. For the case of those who are coming outside this village or from other regions they cannot use the recommendation from soil analysis results we are going to take from this area.

2. Many of students come from different areas, will the kind of seeds we are going to use on the demonstration plot be the same varieties they would use when they get back to their home places?
The answer is no, those from different places will use seeds recommended for their area according to altitude and other factors of the area they come from.

Conclusions
We emphasized the importance of following instruction, learn and take the knowledge back to their parents at home, and if they follow what we instructed they will increase the family income.

Mgama-St. Paul Lutheran-CVP Visit Report for Mar 29-2011

2011-05-02T09:48:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
1st Visit, Year one
March, 29 2011

Village Mgama
Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa
Companion St.Paul Lutheran Church
Attendees 33
Elevation 1757 meters
Weather They get good rain
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• To deliver box file and a hand hoe

Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa delivered greeting from DIRA and introduced the Ag Institute stuff and encouraged people to participate fully in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and St. Paul Lutheran Church and went through the practices we teach and recommend on the demonstration plots we have.

2. Handouts
The handouts were distributed and then reviewed
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops handout
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit

3. Agricultural background of this area
The village population is around 2300. Farmers here grow corn, beans, carrot, peas, onions, sunflower, tomatoes and Irish potatoes. Famers use improved varieties of corn such as H 614, H 625, H 628, H 691 and some varieties of beans salunde and Uyole. The corn yield here is 8-10 bags/acre and beans is 3 bags/acre. We told them that the aim of the demonstration plot is to let them to learn the techniques which will enable them to harvest more than 20 bags of corn/acre and at least 10 bags of beans/acre.

4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside the church and together with the
Members of congregations we took soil samples from 4 points around the church.
Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The
Samples will be taken to the laboratory for analysis

Comments/questions from audience
1. There are many demonstration plots around Iringa region, so do we provide them with similar variety of corn, if yes/no how do we compare their performance?
We provide corn variety depending on number of factors such as altitude, rainfall pattern and duration. That means we cannot provide the same variety to all the demonstration plots we have around the region, but still we can compare their performance because we give them the right kind of inputs according to the area.

2. We tell them to incorporate crop residue on the plot in August but at that time there are no crop remains.
They have to wait until the weeds come out and start weeding

3. What is the right time for 2nd fertilizer application to corn?
We recommend applying fertilizer when plants are knee high, the time when plants are about 60 days from planting.

4. If we follow the recommended practices how many bags to harvest?
We expect to harvest more than 20 bags of corn per acre and at least 10 bags of beans per acre

Conclusions
People seem to be interested with the program. We told them that we will be back in August to measure the plot and give them the soil analysis results.

Ilambo-Prince of Peace, Burnsville-CVP Visit Mar 14-2011

2011-05-02T09:47:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 14, 2011

Village Ilambo
Pastor Mkeng’e Exaudi
Companion Prince of Peace, Fairview
Attendees Male 13 Female 5
Elevation 1924m
Distance from Iringa town 84km
Ag Institute Staff Roger, Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

We drove on a piece of very rough road and through steep hills. This road will not be passable during the heavy rainy season. In this visit we were with the field officers of the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT) and a pyrethrum breeder Dr. Kiwovele who works for the Uyole Research Institute. As the Institute of agriculture is exploring a possible partnership with PCT, this was an opportunities for these guys to learn what we are doing in the demonstration days

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project. Roger delivered greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and from Prince of Peace. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught and their benefits.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Background information of this village
This village has population of 1,500 people and 359 Families. It is surrounded with mountains in all directions. Farmers here grow corn, beans, sunflower, potatoes, wheat, coffee and banana. All of these crops are grown in small scale. Average yield for corn is 5-7 bags/acre and beans is 4 bags/acre which are not good. Weather is good; they said they get enough rainfall in the rainy season.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments/questions from audience
 How are you going to assist us in using the appropriate spacing during the time of planting and replanting?
Before the planting season start we will come and instruct you the appropriate spacing. We will use the demonstration plot to do that.
 If we do not have enough land close to the church, will it be possible to establish demonstration plots in two different areas ie. Half an acre close to the church and another one away from the church?
Purpose of the demonstration plots is to be used as learning tools. We encourage the plots to be located near by the church for easy visibility and management. However if the church does not have enough land close to the church, the other plot can be located somewhere else close to the road where people can see it while passing by.
 What kind of seeds are going to be used in the demonstration plot?
Seeds which are going to be used are improved varieties’ seeds
 If we don’t burn the crop residues and we leave them on top to the soil, there will be termites problem
Crop residues will increase soil fertility of your soil, increase moisture retention and reduce soil erosion. The advantages of leaving crop residues are more than the damage or cost of controlling termites.
Conclusions
We told them we will be back in August to measure the plots and giving further instructions. On our way out of the village we had to push the car of the guys from Pyrethrum Company (PCT) up the steep slopes and very rough and dusty roads.

Kilolo Star Vo Trng-CVP Visit Report for Mar 31-2011

2011-05-02T09:45:00.001-05:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 31, 2011

School Kilolo Star Vocational Training Collage
School Manager Edger Elius Njuyui/Castor Sanguya
Sponsor Ron Reed
Attendees About 30 students and 4 teachers
Elevation 1828m
Ag Institute Staff Roger, Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

In this visit we were accompanied by the Kilolo Parish Pastor, Rev. Yohana Kinganga. We arrived in the school but the students had gone to the area were the demonstration plots were expected to be. After a short delay they gathered in one of the classroom and the demonstration took place.
Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project. Roger delivered greetings from St.Paul Area Synod. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught and their benefits in terms of soil fertility increase, moisture retention, addition of organic matter and increase in yields.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Special presentation
Pastor Yohana Kinganga from the Kilolo Lutheran Church gave a very nice presentation about the demonstration plot at his church. He said their plot started in 2008 and it was hard for them to think about doing things in a different way, one that they weren’t used to. That first year, on one half acre where they usually got two bags of corn, by following the CVP techniques they harvested 10 bags. That first year there was drought at the end of the growing season and they were not able to harvest any beans.

The second year they harvested 12 bags of corn and four and a half bags of beans. Usually they harvest two bags of corn and one bag of beans from plots that size. The third year the corn and beans look good and they expect to harvest at least 10 bags of corn and four bags of beans. He said the corn in the demonstration plot is almost two feet higher than the neighbor’s field and looks much healthier. Yohana encouraged the students who were from farming families to take this information home and to use these techniques on their own farm. When Yohana was talking one could see that the students and teachers were paying attention.

4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments/questions from audience
 What is the good fertilizer for bean?
The fertilizers recommended for the bean plot is NPK of 10-18-24. However if it is not available, a famer can use DAP. Usage of cow manure and crop residues is good too because it leads into addition of organic matter in the soil and soil fertility.
 Kilolo Parish Pastor gave his testimony about the Kilolo parish plot and the experience they have concerning the demonstration plot since. He said the plot has enabled them to increase yields in their farms. This year they are expecting good harvest from the plots and from their farms.
Conclusions
We told them that the Kilolo Pastor will be coming to their school to assist them on how to work in the demonstration plots according to the instructions. He will be accompanying us during the demonstration days.

Magome-Elim Lutheran Foundation-CVP Visit Report for Mar 18, 2011

2011-05-02T09:43:00.003-05:00

2011 CVP
1st Visit, Year one
March, 18 2011

Village Magome
Pastor Samwel Kasuga
Companion Elim Lutheran Church Foundation
Attendees 17
Elevation 1807 M
Weather They normally get enough rain to raise their crops.
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo

Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• To deliver box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa delivered greeting from DIRA and introduces the Ag Institute staff and encouraged people to participate fully in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Elim Lutheran Church Foundation and went through the practices we teach and recommend on our demonstration plots we have. We had representative from the pyrethrum company present and they explained the status of the pyrethrum company of Tanzania which is based in Mafinga- Iringa region. They also assured farmers of the stable market for their produce.

2. Handouts
The handouts were distributed to all then reviewed
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management handout
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit

3. Agricultural background of this area
The village has a population of 902 people and about 259 families. The grow
corn, beans, peas, Irish and sweet potatoes, bananas, fruits, tea and pyrethrum.
Farmers grow mostly local varieties of corn and few hybrid varieties and they grow
bean varieties which were introduced in the area a long time ago. They harvest an average of six bags of corn per acre and an average of three bags of beans per acre. We told them that using the practice we are going to teach and demonstrate to them we expect to harvest more than 20 bags of corn and ten bags of beans.

4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside and together with the members of congregations we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for analysis

Comments/questions from audience
1. Soils are different from one part of the village to another, how can the soil samples taken are representative of the whole village?
We cannot take soil samples from every parts of the village; however we believe that the soil from one part of the village will not be very different from soils of another part of the same village.

2. They asked if we have plans do training regarding livestock.
At the moment we are training people to produce food crops, though we encourage people to keep livestock which will provide manure to fertilize their farm but we don’t provide training regarding livestock keeping.

3. Should they apply fertilizers during planting or do a 2nd fertilization?
We provide training and demonstration on fertilizer application at planting and when crops are ready for 2nd fertilizer application.

4. There are government demonstration plots but they are not visited regularly.
We think that the demonstration plot will be different because we are going to visit them regularly and discuss how to solve various problems which will arise.

Conclusions
We emphasized the importance of following instruction because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed.

Ugesa-Christ Luth., CVP Report Mar 15-2011

2011-05-02T09:40:00.000-05:00

2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
March 15, 2011

Village Ugesa
Pastor John Mhekwa
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 20
Elevation 1965m
Distance from Iringa town 102km
Ag Institute Staff Roger, Gabriel, Nafeti and Rev. Mang’ulisa

In this visit we were with the field officers of the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT) and a pyrethrum breeder Dr. Kiwovele who works for the Uyole Research Institute. We drove through forest and rough road for about 40km to reach this village. The village is in high altitudes and experience long rainfall seasons. When we arrived here the rain started. The demonstration meeting was attended by the government extension officer of this village.
Purpose of the visit
• Introducing the CV project to the congregation
• Taking the soil samples for soil analysis
• Delivering punching machine, box file and a hand hoe
Topics
1. Introduction
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project by encouraging attendees to participate in the project. Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and from Christ Lutheran, at Marine on the St. Croix. He also talked about the farming practices which will be taught. He gave testimonies of the places which have benefited from the demonstration program.
2. Handouts
After an introduction, the handouts were distributed to all then together with the participants we went through them.
• CVP Plot record of events
• DIRA – Institute of agriculture agreement
• Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in Nov/Dec 2011
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Pyrethrum
Dr. Benjamin Kiwovele spoke about pyrethrum. He acknowledged the negative history of the pyrethrum industry. However, he explained that since 2006 a new owner, MGK, has been making investments in the plant and has been guaranteeing the purchase of pyrethrum flowers. There is a seedling nursery in Ugesa, and the farmer that has the pyrethrum nursery was in attendance.
4. Background information of this village
This village has population of 3250 people and 350 families. Farmers here grow corn, beans, potatoes, pyrethrum, what, peas, sweat potatoes and Numbu (tuber crop). Average yield for corn is 3-5 bags/acre and beans are 2-3 bags/acre. The weather conditions are good. They get enough rainfall throughout the rainfall season.
5. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregation we took soil samples from 4 points around the church. Two types of samples were taken, from 6 inches depth and 12 inches depth. The samples will be taken to the laboratory for soil analysis
Comments/questions from audience
 What is minimum tillage?
It is a tillage method that does not turn the soil over. We will show you in the demonstration session
 You said you are going to take the soil samples. Are you going to take it in every part of the village?
No, we are not going to take in every part of the village. We will take in four different sites within one acre. We will mix the soil to get a good representative of these places; we hope the sample we take will represent the whole village

Conclusions
We encouraged them to participate in our coming demonstration meetings and to take good care of the demonstration plot which is going to be established here. We told them that the lessons they will get will help them to increase yields in their farms.

Nyanzwa - Easter Lutheran; CVP Report for Jan 31-2011

2011-04-16T17:51:00.000-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 2nd Year
January 31, 2011

Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran
Attendees Male 16 Female 11
Weather Sunny, warm
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit

• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex)
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Greetings were delivered from the St. Paul Area Synod and the Iringa Diocese by Roger Blomquist. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
• 4rd Visit Instruction with sufficient information on the important of regular weeding, bean planting, fertilizer placement and pesticide application.

• Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex 1 Liter

Demonstration

Corn;
The have severe drought which existed before planting the corn plot and has continued after planting. As a consequence of the severe drought the corn plot had poor germination and those which germinated are not looking good because of lack of soil moisture. They did replant seeds where the corn didn’t germinate and ended up with poor germination there also.

Beans;
Beans will be planted as soon as they get rain from the beginning of February.

Questions

1. Why do we use two bottle caps of CAN and one for UREA during 2nd fertilizer application?
UREA has a higher nitrogen content than CAN, UREA 46% N and CAN 26% N.

2. At what time should pesticide be applied on the corn plot?
Pesticide should be applied once you observe the signs of insect damage on the plot.

Comments
More than ten people said they have started using the practices on their own farms. They generally said that using our techniques they harvest more crops than what they used to harvest previously.

Conclusion
We need rainfall in order to get the expected results of not less than twenty bags of corn. The area is facing severe drought condition at the moment and people are praying to get rainfall.

Kilolo - King of Kings; CVP Visit Report for Jan 27-2011

2011-04-16T17:50:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 3rd year
January 27, 2011

Village Kilolo
Pastor Yona Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury
Attendees Male 5 Female 2
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit

• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex) and Sprayer
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Iringa Diocese. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed information on;
• The important of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer placement
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Uyole 96 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre

Demonstrations

Corn plot
Corn plants are knee high and they are ready for 2nd fertilizer application. Corn looks good and they were planted using the recommended spacing and they had good germination. We demonstrated how to apply CAN fertilizer and pesticide on the corn plot.

Bean plot
Beans will be planted anytime from the end of January once they get rain. Instructions on how to plant beans were given.

Questions from the audience

1. Are there any problems with soaking seeds which are to be used for replanting?
If you are sure that during planting there will be enough moisture in the soil as is the case with irrigation then there might not be any problem with germination. On the other hand if there won’t be enough moisture in the soil at the planting time then there will be a problem with the soaked seeds adapting to the new environment (Dry soil) and can result to poor germination or wastage of seeds.

2. It looks like placing fertilizer 5cm from the plant is very close.
Five 5cm from the plant is a reasonable distance where by fertilizer can not be in direct contact with the roots but still the roots can be able to utilize fertilizer from that distance.

3. How long does the pesticide stay within the plant before you can apply the second time?
In order to apply pesticide for the second time you are supposed to have regular visits at the plot/field and if you see any signs of insect/pest damage then you can go for the second pesticide application.

Conclusion
Pastor Yona Kinganga requested us if we can make a visit to see some of the fields which farmers planted using the recommended practices we are teaching them.

Ifunda - House of Prayer -- CVP Visit Jan 26-2011

2011-04-16T17:49:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th visit, Year One
January 26, 2011

Village Ifunda
Pastors Jenock Mwilafi
Companion HOUSE OF PRAYER, OAKDALE
Attendees Male 5 Female 15 (1st time attendees: 10)
Weather Dry for the past two weeks
Ag Institute Staff Gabriel and Pastor Mang’ulisa

Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Bean seeds and fertilizers delivery

Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
We demonstrated on how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and how to apply fertilizer to the beans. It was also demonstrated how to make the second application of fertilizer to the corn.
3. Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Uyole 98 27kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex 1 liters
Sprayer pump Anicrop Capacity 5 liters

4. Plots
Location of the plot had to change. The first location was a rented piece of land. The owner decided to take it back at the beginning of the rain season. Plot is now at the preaching point about 5km from the parish.
Corn
Spacing instruction has been followed and the plants look good. In some portions of the plot, nitrogen deficiency is observed. This is probably due to the sandy soil and hence leaching is taking place very fast.
Bean
The plot is clean and is expected to be planted next week

Comments/questions
 How many times should they apply fertilizers in beans?
We told them to do just single application at the time of planting. Beans have capacity to fix nitrogen therefore the second application is not necessary.
 They were wondering if they should use NPK only for the first application or they can use other fertilizers
We told them, we recommend NPK because it is suitable to their area regarding the nutrients it contains, however other fertilizers ie. DAP are suitable too.
 What is the best way to deal with pests and diseases in the farm?
The best way is to do crop rotation, this will cut off the disease or pest cycle from one generation to another.

Conclusion

It is their first year here. We encouraged them to take good care of the demonstration plots. From these plots, they will be able to learn modern farming activities and hence increase the yields in their farms.

Ilambilole - Our Saviors, Hstgs.; CVP Visit Report for Jan 25, 2011

2011-04-16T17:48:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 3rd Year
January 25, 2011

Village Ilambilole
Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Our Saviors, Hastings
Attendees Male 16 Female 5
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit

• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex) and Sprayer
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Iringa Diocese. Roger also gave a summary of what we are asking them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of using these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed information on;
• The importace of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer application
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre
Sprayer pump Capacity:

Demonstrations

Corn plot
They planted corn in December and had a very good germination. They are about knee high very close to being ready for the 2nd fertilizer application. We gave the instructions on how to apply CAN fertilizer and pesticides in case they observe signs of pest damage in the plot.

Bean plot
We delivered bean seeds and demonstrated how to plant them. They are aiming to plant beans at the end of January.

Questions

1. How far should the fertilizer be placed from the bean seeds?
We recommend the fertilizer to be placed five centimeters from the bean seeds.

2. Why not NPK fertilizer used for 2nd application and how is NPK compared with CAN?
Both Urea and CAN are nitrogenous fertilizers they differ in terms of percentage of Nitrogen they contain, CAN 27%N and UREA 46%N. NPK can be used for planting and for second application depending on the ratios of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on the bag. NPK with 10-18-24 is used for planting and 20-10-10 can be used for planting and 2nd application.

3. Is there any effect from the use of manures?
Manure has an added advantage compared to commercial fertilizers in that it not only adds nutrients to the soil but also they add soil organic matter which helps to improve soil water retention and builds soil structure.

Comments on the use of our techniques
Eleven of the participants said they have started using the practices we are teaching them on their own farms. Evangelist said that at the preaching point shamba they planted two acres in the past and ended up harvesting 9 bags utilizing conventional techniques. Last year they planted ¾ acre utilizing Ag. Institute recommended techniques and harvested 10bags. A woman said that using minimum tillage is less expensive and there is no need to hire oxen to plow.

Conclusion
Pastor Meshack Magova emphasized the important of using the techniques on their own farms especially to those who have not yet started using the practices we are recommending.

Isimani-Holy Trinity, Newington, New Hampshire-CVP Report for Jan 24-2011

2011-04-16T17:47:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit First year
January 24, 2011

Village Isimani
Pastor Naboth Chaula
Companion Holy Trinity, New Hampshire
Attendees Male 9 Female 22
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit

• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides (Thionex) and Sprayer
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Iringa Diocese. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed instructions on;
• The importance of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer placement
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application and instructions on how to use the sprayer.

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Liter
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity: 5 liters

Demonstrations
Corn is already planted in a quarter acre and they are good looking though they are experiencing drought condition. Sorghum will be planted in another quarter acre and they have seeds already waiting for rainfall to plant. Beans will be planted in half an acre as we were not able to get the cowpea seeds this year. We demonstrated bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on corn plot.

Questions from the audience

1. How to apply pesticide without using a sprayer if you don’t have it?
Is good to apply pesticide using a sprayer because in that way you are sure that you are applying the right doze rather than using traditional ways.

2. How should we handle the remaining fertilizer when planting beans?
First of all we don’t expect to have fertilizer remains if we plant at right plot size and recommended spacing but incase if there are fewer remains you can just broadcast in the plot.

Conclusion

They have severe drought this season which made them not able to plant sorghum until now. We told them that once it rains they should plant sorghum and beans. People are very supportive of the program and so far they have shown great interest.

Kidugala(Njombe) - Emmanuel, Iowa; CVP Report for Jan 21-2011

2011-04-16T17:46:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4thVisit 1st year
January 21, 2011

Village Kidugala
Pastor Wallace Lupenza
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, Harlan, Iowa
Attendees Male 8 Female 9
Weather Cloudy and Rainy
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex) and Sprayer
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed information on;
• The important of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer placement
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application and instructions on how to use the sprayer.

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Liter
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity: 5 liters

Corn plot
They planted corn very close to the church and near the road where many people can pass and see the progress of the plot. They had a very good germination and the plot has good looking corn. There had a little problem with following the recommended spacing between rows and within the rows.

Bean plot
Beans will be planted once they are done with plot preparation and we did demonstration of NPK fertilizer application for bean planting.

Questions from the audience

1. How many times to weed in the corn plot?
Weeding should be done regularly in order to prevent weeds from producing seeds.

2. They asked if we brought them fertilizer for side dressing in beans
Normally we don’t do 2nd application of fertilizer in beans because they can fix nitrogen and use it for plant growth.

3. They required instructions on how to use the sprayer
We gave them the instructions on how to use it.

Conclusion

Pastor Wallace Lupenza was not present but the district pastor was present and attended the training session and the demonstration of 2nd fertilizer application and bean planting.

Ipogoro - Augustana Luth; CVP Report for Jan 20, 2011

2011-04-16T17:45:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4th Visit 3rd Year
January 20, 2011

Village Ipogoro
Pastor NIckson Mwitula
Companion Augustana, West St. Paul
Attendees Male 6 Female 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit

• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides (Thionex) and Sprayer
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Iringa Diocese. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of using the techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed information on;
• The importance of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer placement
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application and instructions on how to use the sprayer.

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre

Demonstrations

Corn plot
Corn plants are knee high and they are ready for 2nd fertilizer application. Corn looks good and they were planted using the recommended spacing and they had good germination. We demonstrated how to apply CAN fertilizer and pesticide on the corn plot.

Bean plot
Beans will be planted anytime from the end of January once they get rain. We gave them instructions on how to plant beans were given.

Questions from the audience
1. Why do we plant beans in late January?

Beans should be planted in late January in order to utilize rain water in February and March especially for low land areas where there is little rain and it rains for short time. For those planting in high altitude areas where there is enough rainfall beans can even be planted in March.

2. If there are no pests in the field is there any need to apply pesticide?
If there are no pests in the field there is no need to apply pesticide. We recommend that you regularly visit the plot so that if are there any signs of pests then you can apply pesticide.

Comments;
A good number of people have started using our techniques on their own farms and Pastor Nickson told us that if we can get time we can visit his farm which is five acres in size he planted using our recommended practices. Two other people also told us that they have five acres each and they planted the same way we have told them to plant.

Conclusion
Ipogoro has good looking corn and so far is one of the best plots in the region.

Kitowo-1st Ev. Luth., Rush Cty, MN-CVP Report for Jan 19, 2011

2011-04-16T17:44:00.002-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 1st year
January 19, 2011

Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezron Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical, Rush City
Attendees Male 2 Female 7
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex) and Sprayer
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Iringa Diocese. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed information on;
• The important of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer placement
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application and instructions on how to use the sprayer.

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Urafiki 30 kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Liter
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity: 5 Liter

Demonstrations

Corn plot
The corn Plot was planted, they had a very good germination and the plot has very good looking corn. They had a little problem with following the recommended spacing between rows and with plants. We demonstrated the methods they have to use for 2nd application of CAN fertilizer.

Bean plot
Beans will be planted in the beginning of February and we did demonstration of NPK fertilizer application and bean planting. Because they had problem of spacing when planting corn we told them to follow the recommended spacing when planting beans.

Questions from the audience

1. They asked if we can show them practically how to plant beans.
We conducted the meeting in the church and explained the activities of the day. Then we conduct demonstration of either planting or fertilizer application or both.

2. Why do we do 1st application of fertilizer in beans and not both 1st and 2nd application?
CAN and UREA are the nitrogenous fertilizers which are used for 2nd application. With beans after they reach a certain growth stage they start converting the atmospheric nitrogen using the symbiotic relationship with root nodule bacteria to provide nitrogen needed for plant growth.

3. What are the effects of intercropping, using stored seeds from the previous year and the use of inorganic fertilizers?
Intercropping enhances competition for nutrients, moisture and sunshine between different plant species as they have different root system and leaf canopy.

Using seeds stored from the previous for local varieties encourages seed born diseases. Using stored hybrids seed from last year results in reduced vigor.

For inorganic fertilizer use the right kind of fertilizers as recommended from soil analysis results and recommended rate.

Conclusion

We told them to plant beans using the recommended spacing and also encouraged them to learn and take back the practices and use on their own farms.

Ng'ang'ange - Roseville Lutheran; CVP Report for Jan 18-2011

2011-04-16T17:44:00.001-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 2nd Year
January 18, 2011

Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran Church
Attendees Male 2 Female 6
Weather Cloudy
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex)
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and the Iringa Diocese. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of Utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed information on;
• The important of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer placement
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Urafiki 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Liter

Demonstrations

Corn plot
Corn Plants were planted and they had problems with rainfall after they planted which resulted into some seeds failing to germinate. They did replant in the holes where seeds didn’t germinate and still they faced the same problem of some not germinating. We demonstrated the 2nd fertilizer application.

Bean plot
Beans will be planted in March and we demonstrated how to plant them in terms of spacing between plants and lines and how to put NPK fertilizer during planting.

Questions

1. Corn seeds when planted using fertilizers doesn’t germinate, what is the cause of that?
If corn seeds are planted as we recommend that fertilizer should be 5cm from seed there is no possibility of fertilizer killing the seed even if there is not enough moisture in the soil. But if you place both seed and fertilizer in the same spot and there is inadequate moisture in the soil there is the possibility of seeds not germinating as fertilizer will drain water from seed through Osmosis.

2. What is preferred to add in the soil between manure and commercial fertilizers?
Incase if you are able to find enough manure to apply then we highly encourage you to use manure because manure in addition of adding nutrients in the soil also improves soil organic matter, soil structure and also control soil erosion.

Comments;
Pastor made a comment on the possibility of moving the plot to another location next season because they think the problem with corn germination is due to the kind of soil. The soil in this plot does not hold water not because of lack of organic matter, and also because it was previously a forest.

Conclusions:
We encouraged them to attend our meetings in large numbers and to inform all villagers’ when we visit so that they can attend the trainings and benefit from what we teach them.

Bomalang'ombe Lutheran-Prince of Peace; CVP Report for Jan 17-2011

2011-04-16T17:43:00.000-05:00

2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 2nd year
January 17, 2011

Village Bomalang’ombe parish
Pastor Lutango Tewele
Companion Price of peace Lutheran Church
Attendees Male 4 Female 8
Weather Light rain
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application to corn
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex)
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Greetings were delivered from the St. Paul Area Synod and the Iringa Diocese by Roger Blomquist. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of using the techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
• 4rd Visit Instruction with information on the importance of regular weeding, bean planting, fertilizer placement and pesticide application.

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Urafiki 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre
Sprayer pump Capacity:

Plots
Corn Plants were planted and they had a very good germination and the plot is a good example of the proper use of the recommended spacing between rows and within plants. The bean plot will be planted this January.

Questions

1. How to make a 10cm spacing between bean seeds using a hand hoe?
To make 10cm spacing between bean seeds can be done using a mark of any kind so long as you can be able to see and use them. Alternatively, twin string can be used to mark 10cm spacing by tying knot at the recommended spacing.

2. There are two ways of pesticide application according to our experience; using pesticide mixed with sandy or mixed with water, so which way is the best?
Most of the pesticides come with instructions on the proper use of a particular pesticide, so if the instruction on the bottle requires that pesticide to be mixed with a certain amount of water or sandy then we should do as instructed.

Comments;
When they were asked how many of them have started using the techniques we are teaching them, of the 12 attendees three people said they have started using our practices and here are some of the observations they told us:
• One woman said she used the recommended practices and got comments from her neighbors about how nice her corn and beans looked. They wanted to know what she was doing to get crops that looked so good. She also said that she got the highest yields of corn and beans that she has ever harvested.
• One man said he is using our recommended practices. Soil fertility is improved by leaving the crop residues to decompose and release nutrients back to the soil and hence yields are increasing
• The pastor also said using the recommended spacing of planting corn and beans eliminates the need of growing a large area and ending up with low harvest and instead they can farm a small area and harvest more.

Conclusion
After going through the handouts and demonstrations of bean planting and 2nd
Fertilizer application on the corn plot we reminded them on the importance of learning our practices and taking them back and start using on their own farms.

Bomalang'ombe Sec.School --Trinity, Stillwater --CVP Visit Jan 17-2011

2011-04-16T17:42:00.000-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit, Year Three
January 17, 2011

School Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Headmaster Batista Lyandala
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater, MN
Attendees Ag Teacher and 30 students
Ag Institute Staff Gabriel and Pastor Mang’ulisa

This is the day when the school is opened here. Most of the students are still in vacation. We met with small group of students and conducted the demonstration with them. They have a new headmaster. The former one has gone to Tumaini University for further studies.

Purpose of the visit
• Bean planting demonstration
• Fertilizer applications demonstration
• Bean seeds and fertilizers delivery

Topics
1. Going through handout with attendees
 4th Visit handout
2. Demonstrations
It was demonstrated on how to plant beans in the appropriate spacing and fertilizer application. It was also demonstrated on how to do fertilizer second application in corn.
3. Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Urafiki 30kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre

4. Plots
Corn
The plot is about 200m down the hill. We could not get to the plot this time because it started raining. They said the corn is about 1 foot tall and they are doing great. We gave them the pesticides to control pests eating leaves.
Bean
Will be planted in February

Comments
 They asked us how can they improve yield in their families as their parents get low yield in spite of working so hard in the farms
Yield in the farms can be improved by
1. Using improved seeds and planting at the right time in appropriate spacing
2. Using fertilizers (industrial or non-industrial fertilizers) according to the recommendations
3. Proper control of diseases and pests (that include weeding)
 How many times should someone apply pesticides?
We recommend that pesticides should be apply as soon as pests or damages in the field are detected
 How many times should they apply fertilizers in bean farms?
In the bean farms we recommend a single fertilizer application. Beans are leguminous plants hence they are able to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere. A single application is enough for the plant to grow and yield beans.
 In some of the places they have seen their parents mixing the two types of fertilizers (Urea and CAN) for the second fertilizer application. Is this appropriate?
Both Urea and CAN are nitrogenous fertilizers. We do not recommend mixing them because just a single type of this fertilizer can work fine and help plants to grow and yield high.

Conclusion

We delivered seeds and fertilizers and encouraged them to do a better job and learn from the demonstration plots. The Ag teacher promised to supervise them and make sure the techniques are properly followed.

Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report Feb. 7-2011

2011-04-16T17:40:00.000-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 1st Year
February 7, 2011

Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Evangelist
Companion Nason Msungu
Augustana, West St. Paul
Attendees Male 7 Female 7
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex)
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Greetings were delivered from the St. Paul Area Synod and the Iringa Diocese by Roger Blomquist. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
• 4rd Visit Instruction with information on the important of regular weeding, bean planting, fertilizer placement and pesticide application.

• Delivery
Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Wanja 40kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Liter

Corn;
They planted corn generally following the recommend spacing and have good germination, though they have some spots with yellow leaves which we think is Nitrogen deficiency or sulfur deficiency. We asked them to apply Nitrogenous fertilizer and then we will observe if the problem will persist.

Beans;
The plot is right outside the church as well as the corn plot. The bean plot has not been planted but they are expecting to plant as soon as possible.

Questions

1. What is the best time for 2nd fertilizer application?
The best time for 2nd fertilizer application is after 60 days as it is explained in one of the handouts we went through.

2. What are the fertilizers used for planting corn and beans?
At the moment there are two widely used fertilizers for planting corn and beans in this region which are NPK and DAP and in our demonstration plots we use NPK for planting both bean and corn.

3. How long does it take for beans from planting to harvesting?
It depends mostly on variety you plant and weather condition of the area.

Conclusion
Pastor insisted on using the techniques even on a small area because they have seen the advantages of using them.

Kiponzelo-Gustavus Adolphus, CVP Report Feb 7-2011

2011-04-16T17:34:00.001-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 1st Year
February 7, 2011

Village Kiponzelo
Pastor Jezbeli Ndendya
Companion Gustavas Adolphus, St. Paul
Attendees Male 11 Female 0 ( There was a funeral today and that’s why only men attended)
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• To give instructions on how to apply fertilizer on the corn plant
• To give instruction on pesticide application
• To go through the 4th visit handouts

Greetings
Greetings were delivered from the St. Paul Area Synod and the Iringa Diocese by Roger Blomquist. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing the techniques on their own farms.

Review of the handouts
• 4rd Visit Instruction with sufficient information on the important of regular weeding, bean planting, fertilizer placement and pesticide application.
• Delivery: We delivered the following materials a week before we made this visit and given instruction to the Pastor on how to apply fertilizer and bean planting.

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Uyole 98 27kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity: 5 litres

Corn;
They have already made the second application of fertilizer to the plot. The corn on the plot looks good and if they can get more rain they will have good yield.

Beans;
Beans are planted and they are starting to come up.

Questions

1. Is it possible to practice minimum tillage on new land?
It will depend on the situation of the farm but in case of a forest the land can be cleared and plowed. Remove the roots and the following years go on with minimum tillage.

2. Some people are mixing fertilizer such as CAN and UREA is it recommended?
CAN and UREA both add Nitrogen to the soil and it is OK to use either of them according to soil analysis results, but use the right amount required per unit area.

3. Does the use of commercial fertilizer destroy the soil?
Inorganic /commercial fertilizer does not destroy soil if you use the right kind of fertilizer and apply the recommended amount per unit area. What destroys the soil is using the wrong fertilizer or applying more than the optimal amount.

4. How does fertilizer work on plants?
For fertilizer to be used by plants it must first be in solution form which can easily be absorbed by plant roots. I cannot describe the Chemistry behind the absorbance of nutrients into the plant.

5. Soil sampling was done only in one village, will the results be used even by neighbor villages
The recommendation can also be used even in the surrounding area as we took samples at 6 inch deep and from 6-12 inch deep. The characteristics of the soil in the depth of 6 to 12 inch can be the same for a wide area.

Conclusion
Pastor Jezbeli Ndendya reminded the congregation on the importance of active participation on our training.

Itungi-Como Park Luth.; CVP Report for Feb. 3,2011

2011-04-16T17:33:00.001-05:00

2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 3rd Year
February 3, 2011

Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango
Companion Como Park
Attendees Male 12 Female 14
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex) and Sprayer
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Iringa Diocese. Roger also gave a summary of what we are instructing them to do on our demonstration plot and the importance of utilizing these techniques on their own farms.

Pastor Marty Erickson and Dick Young from Como Park Lutheran church accompanied us on our visit to Itungi; they attended the classroom session and the demonstration part of our visit. They were excited about what we teach farmers.

Review of the handouts
We gave them and went through the handouts for the 4th visit containing detailed information on;
• The important of regular weeding
• Planting bean seeds and NPK fertilizer placement
• 2nd fertilizer application
• Pesticide application

Delivery

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Uyole 98 27kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex 1 Liter

Demonstrations

Corn plot
They planted corn in December and had a very good germination. They are about knee high, very close to being ready for the 2nd fertilizer application. We gave instructions on how to apply CAN fertilizer and pesticides in case they observe signs of pest damage in the plot.

Bean plot
We delivered bean seeds and demonstrated how to plant them. They are aiming to plant beans at the beginning of February.

Questions

1. How to use bottle caps to apply fertilizer?
Use a two full filled bottle caps for each plant in case you apply CAN and one full filled bottle cap for UREA.

2. How to control rats eating seeds?
Store seeds using storage pesticides

3. Advantages with minimum tillage
-Soil moisture retention
-The residues decompose and add organic matter to the soil
-Control soil erosion
- No need to hire oxen or tractor to plow the field

4. How to control diseases in beans?
Diseases in beans can be controlled using pesticide such as Thionex.

Conclusion
People at Itungi are very supportive to the program and they were excited to have Pastor Marty Erickson and Dick Young from Como Park Lutheran Church their partner congregation in US.

Ifuwa - Lord of Life, Maple Grove - CVP Visit Feb 2-2011

2011-04-16T17:32:00.002-05:00

2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
4rd Visit 1st year
February 2, 2011

Village Ifuwa
Pastor Gervas Nziku
Companion Lord of Life, Maple Grove
Attendees Male 1 Female 1
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, Roger, Michael Onesimo and Pongolani

Purpose of the visit
• Deliver fertilizer for 2nd application to corn
• Deliver bean seeds and NPK fertilizer for planting beans
• Deliver pesticides ( Thionex)
• Give instructions on bean planting and 2nd fertilizer application on the corn plot

Review of the handouts
• They had a problem in a village, the primary school was damaged by termites and the village leaders called a work day to rebuild it. Because of the community work they were not able to attend except the pastor and the primary school head teacher. We give them instructions regarding fertilizer application and bean planting and they will teach other members.

• Delivery: The inputs below were given for further use.

Type/Variety Amount
Bean seeds Uyole 96 40 kg
Fertilizers NPK 2 bags
CAN 2 bags
Pesticides Thionex ½ Litre
Sprayer pump Knapsack Capacity: 5Litre

Corn;
We measured the spacing between lines and within plants and found that they had not followed the recommended spacing plan. The corn plants were ready for 2nd fertilizer application and told them to apply as soon as possible.

Bean;
Beans are not yet planted they will be planted in March.

Question

Pastor asked question on the how to use the sprayer and the problem with termites on the corn field.
We explained how to use the sprayer and that the termites can be controlled by regular weeding and keeping the field clean. Alternatively you can apply pesticide to kill the termites. Though at present the government has banned the pesticide which was in use and we have to wait for a new release.

Conclusion

Before doing the 2nd fertilizer application and bean planting, the pastor and the primary school teacher will demonstrate to participants before undertaking the activities.