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.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Lundamatwe - CVP Report Mar 28-2010
2010 CVP
1st Visit, March 19, 2010
Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees 10
Weather The area have normal rainfall seasons
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
In this visit, we were accompanied by Dean of Theology at Tumaini University, Rev. Peter Fue and the Pastor of Ipogoro Parish Rev. Nixon Mwitula. This village has very scattered houses. The only house close to the church is the Evangelist’s house. When we arrived at this preaching point we met only two people, Evangelist Prisca and one member of this church. We had a little discussion about the situation. It seemed that the information about the meeting was delayed. We decided that we will come back here on the Sunday March 28, 2010 to conduct demonstrations. However we decided to have just a short meeting those members who were present. We started a meeting with three members. As we continued the crowd gradually increased. At the end the number was 10 people. In this group there was a village chairman and a pastor from the church called “Church of Grace”. The rest were members of the church and guests from nearby Catholic Church.
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
Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and Agustana Lutheran.
Rev. Nixon Mwitula introduced us, Rev. Peter Fue greeted the participants and Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project.
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 has a population of about 6,000 and 1,400 families. They farm corn, bean and sunflower (recently introduced in the area). Most of the farmers here do not use improved varieties, instead they use local varieties. In average, they said they get 3 bags of corn/ acre.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregations 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
Comments/questions from audience
Since we are just taking samples from one area (near by the church) and since the village has different types of soil, will the soil analysis results be representative of the whole village?
We told them that we cannot take soil samples from every farm. However we believe that soils of the same village do not differ much. We believe that the soil analysis results will represent the entire area.
Many people in the village do not go for hybrids because hybrids weigh less that local varieties hence they are not good for the market. Moreover, they get damaged easily while stored after harvesting.
We told them there hybrid varieties have the same weight with the local varieties. Also good agronomic practices in hybrids will lead into good kernel filling. Moreover, the main determinants of the length at which the corn can stay in the storage without get damaged is the moisture content of the corn and storage facility. Corn should be well dried corn before stored and stored in good facilities with storage chemicals and it will not be damaged. We said together with them, we shall determine which hybrid variety is suitable to their area
Hybrids seeds are expensive and they require farmers to buy new seeds every year. Local varieties are less expensive. Why shouldn’t they keep on using local varieties?
We told them that hybrids are expensive but they yield high. If they want to get high yields they have to go and buy improved seed varieties
How can a farmer produce improved corn varieties i.e. hybrid by him/herself?
Producing of improved seeds require breeding knowledge and techniques. Big companies spend years and money to come up with desired improved varieties. It is more expensive for individual farmer to produce improved seed varieties than buying them.
Leaving of crop residues will lead into termites’ problem.
Termites can be controlled by using appropriate pesticides. The advantages of leaving crop residues on the soil are many and will reduce the cost of buying fertilizers in the long run. Cost of buying termites controlling pesticides is far less than the cost of burning crop residues.
Conclusions
We had poor attendance in this place. We have planned to go back on the Sunday 28, 2010. Evangelist asked as to do so. Since this is the introductory visit, we told her we shall use that Sunday for the meeting (Only one time). The rests of the visits will be done in the week days.
2010 CVP
1st Visit, March 28, 2010
Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees 30 adults with kids
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Rev. Lunodzo
As we planned before, we came back in the Sunday. We had poor attendance in the first time we came here. On Sunday, we did not meet the Evangelist, she was sick and she went to town for treatments. There was another lady conduct a service on behalf of her. We did the demonstration soon after the Sunday service. Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project to the members of the congregation. We distributed handouts and Ibrahim discussed with them what we talked about the first time we came here. We told them that we will be coming for the demonstration but we won’t use Sundays as we have done today. We are going to use week days. Most of the questions asked were the same with those asked in our previous visit.
1st Visit, March 19, 2010
Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees 10
Weather The area have normal rainfall seasons
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
In this visit, we were accompanied by Dean of Theology at Tumaini University, Rev. Peter Fue and the Pastor of Ipogoro Parish Rev. Nixon Mwitula. This village has very scattered houses. The only house close to the church is the Evangelist’s house. When we arrived at this preaching point we met only two people, Evangelist Prisca and one member of this church. We had a little discussion about the situation. It seemed that the information about the meeting was delayed. We decided that we will come back here on the Sunday March 28, 2010 to conduct demonstrations. However we decided to have just a short meeting those members who were present. We started a meeting with three members. As we continued the crowd gradually increased. At the end the number was 10 people. In this group there was a village chairman and a pastor from the church called “Church of Grace”. The rest were members of the church and guests from nearby Catholic Church.
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
Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and Agustana Lutheran.
Rev. Nixon Mwitula introduced us, Rev. Peter Fue greeted the participants and Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project.
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 has a population of about 6,000 and 1,400 families. They farm corn, bean and sunflower (recently introduced in the area). Most of the farmers here do not use improved varieties, instead they use local varieties. In average, they said they get 3 bags of corn/ acre.
4. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the church we went outside. Together with the members of congregations 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
Comments/questions from audience
Since we are just taking samples from one area (near by the church) and since the village has different types of soil, will the soil analysis results be representative of the whole village?
We told them that we cannot take soil samples from every farm. However we believe that soils of the same village do not differ much. We believe that the soil analysis results will represent the entire area.
Many people in the village do not go for hybrids because hybrids weigh less that local varieties hence they are not good for the market. Moreover, they get damaged easily while stored after harvesting.
We told them there hybrid varieties have the same weight with the local varieties. Also good agronomic practices in hybrids will lead into good kernel filling. Moreover, the main determinants of the length at which the corn can stay in the storage without get damaged is the moisture content of the corn and storage facility. Corn should be well dried corn before stored and stored in good facilities with storage chemicals and it will not be damaged. We said together with them, we shall determine which hybrid variety is suitable to their area
Hybrids seeds are expensive and they require farmers to buy new seeds every year. Local varieties are less expensive. Why shouldn’t they keep on using local varieties?
We told them that hybrids are expensive but they yield high. If they want to get high yields they have to go and buy improved seed varieties
How can a farmer produce improved corn varieties i.e. hybrid by him/herself?
Producing of improved seeds require breeding knowledge and techniques. Big companies spend years and money to come up with desired improved varieties. It is more expensive for individual farmer to produce improved seed varieties than buying them.
Leaving of crop residues will lead into termites’ problem.
Termites can be controlled by using appropriate pesticides. The advantages of leaving crop residues on the soil are many and will reduce the cost of buying fertilizers in the long run. Cost of buying termites controlling pesticides is far less than the cost of burning crop residues.
Conclusions
We had poor attendance in this place. We have planned to go back on the Sunday 28, 2010. Evangelist asked as to do so. Since this is the introductory visit, we told her we shall use that Sunday for the meeting (Only one time). The rests of the visits will be done in the week days.
2010 CVP
1st Visit, March 28, 2010
Village Lundamatwe
Evangelist Prisca Ramadhani
Companion Augustana, St. Paul
Attendees 30 adults with kids
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Rev. Lunodzo
As we planned before, we came back in the Sunday. We had poor attendance in the first time we came here. On Sunday, we did not meet the Evangelist, she was sick and she went to town for treatments. There was another lady conduct a service on behalf of her. We did the demonstration soon after the Sunday service. Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced the project to the members of the congregation. We distributed handouts and Ibrahim discussed with them what we talked about the first time we came here. We told them that we will be coming for the demonstration but we won’t use Sundays as we have done today. We are going to use week days. Most of the questions asked were the same with those asked in our previous visit.
Kitowa - CVP Report Mar 23-2010
2010 CVP
1st Visit, Year one
March 23, 2010
Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezron Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rush City
Attendees 15
Elevation 1793m
Weather The area has normal rainfall seasons, although there is sometimes a delay in the first rain.
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, 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
Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage people to participate fully in the project.
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 app. 3,000. They farm corn, beans, sunflower, peas, cowpeas and tomatoes. The corn seeds used here are local varieties and improved varieties; Hybrids (H625, H628, H615 and H614). Also they have been reusing bean seeds of improved varieties which were introduced in this area, years ago. Fertilizers used here are DAP, TSP, Urea, CAN, Minjingu Phosphates and Cow manure. The corn yield is 5 - 10 bags/acre and bean yield is 2.5bags/acre. We told them that the aim of the demonstration plot is to enable them to learn the techniques which will lead into harvesting 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 congregations 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
Comments/questions from audience
• They were worried that if they leave crop residues in the farm after harvesting, they will have problems at the time of planting because it will be difficult to use hoes to make holes for seeds
We told them, if the crop residues become the problem it should be put between the rows at the time of planting but they should not be burned
• They asked if it’s okay to use these crop residues to make compost
We told them, it’s okay. Whoever has the ability to make compost using crop residues we encourage him/her to do so.
• They said in some parts of the village there are very heavy clay soils. With this type of soil, creeping of weeds in the dry season will be difficult and if they do not dig the land they are worried that the harvest will not be good.
We told them that we teach minimum tillage because we do not want farmers to fail to plant at the right time because of failure to get tractor, oxen or enough hand labor to dig the land. However we have tried the minimum tillage in the places with the same kind of soil and it has worked fine. We are going to give a try in their area too using the demonstration plot.
• The plant population of 33,000 plants/acre for corn seems like too many plants per acre, they are worried that plants will be competing for nutrients and become very thin and fail to produce big ears.
We told them that this plant population goes together with fertilizers usage. Those who cannot afford enough fertilizers we advice them a little bit less plant populations. With enough nutrients in the soil, the plants will not compete.
Conclusions
Other members of the congregation suggested to their fellow members to try first what we are going to teach them, then they will be in good positions to ask more questions. We asked pastor to invite everybody in the village. We told him that in our next visit, we would like to see even village leaders attending the demonstrations.
1st Visit, Year one
March 23, 2010
Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezron Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rush City
Attendees 15
Elevation 1793m
Weather The area has normal rainfall seasons, although there is sometimes a delay in the first rain.
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, 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
Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage people to participate fully in the project.
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 app. 3,000. They farm corn, beans, sunflower, peas, cowpeas and tomatoes. The corn seeds used here are local varieties and improved varieties; Hybrids (H625, H628, H615 and H614). Also they have been reusing bean seeds of improved varieties which were introduced in this area, years ago. Fertilizers used here are DAP, TSP, Urea, CAN, Minjingu Phosphates and Cow manure. The corn yield is 5 - 10 bags/acre and bean yield is 2.5bags/acre. We told them that the aim of the demonstration plot is to enable them to learn the techniques which will lead into harvesting 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 congregations 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
Comments/questions from audience
• They were worried that if they leave crop residues in the farm after harvesting, they will have problems at the time of planting because it will be difficult to use hoes to make holes for seeds
We told them, if the crop residues become the problem it should be put between the rows at the time of planting but they should not be burned
• They asked if it’s okay to use these crop residues to make compost
We told them, it’s okay. Whoever has the ability to make compost using crop residues we encourage him/her to do so.
• They said in some parts of the village there are very heavy clay soils. With this type of soil, creeping of weeds in the dry season will be difficult and if they do not dig the land they are worried that the harvest will not be good.
We told them that we teach minimum tillage because we do not want farmers to fail to plant at the right time because of failure to get tractor, oxen or enough hand labor to dig the land. However we have tried the minimum tillage in the places with the same kind of soil and it has worked fine. We are going to give a try in their area too using the demonstration plot.
• The plant population of 33,000 plants/acre for corn seems like too many plants per acre, they are worried that plants will be competing for nutrients and become very thin and fail to produce big ears.
We told them that this plant population goes together with fertilizers usage. Those who cannot afford enough fertilizers we advice them a little bit less plant populations. With enough nutrients in the soil, the plants will not compete.
Conclusions
Other members of the congregation suggested to their fellow members to try first what we are going to teach them, then they will be in good positions to ask more questions. We asked pastor to invite everybody in the village. We told him that in our next visit, we would like to see even village leaders attending the demonstrations.
Kiponzelo - CVP Report Mar 16-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 16th, 2010
Village KIPONZELO
Pastor JEZBELI NDENDYA
Companion Gustavus Adolphus Luth. Church
Attendees 18 people ( Including 1 non- Lutheran person)
Weather for the past month Little rain
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 Gustavus Adolphus, 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 it was labeled and packed in small bags.
Comments
The population is 3,600 people. Villagers have been using fertilizer such as Minjingu Phosphate, DAP for planting. Urea and CAN for second fertilizer application. Also they have been using improved corn seeds such as H628 and local seeds. Major crops grown in this village are corn, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, sunflower, peanuts and peas. Normally they don’t experience drought, and the rainy season is December through April. Average yield for corn is 3-5 bags per acre.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how fertilizer is applied during planting corn seeds.
We told them, they should place one full bottle cap 5 cm away from the seed and the second one the other side about 5 cm. That will avoid the detrimental effect that can be cause by placing fertilizer to close to the seed before germination.
If they don’t have enough fertilizer as we recommend what they can do?
We told to them to use manure (compost) or to go for large spacing that will give them appropriate plant population per area.
What is the best fertilizer for potatoes production?
We told them is NPK which contain all three major nutrients.
What beans yield should they expect from 1 acre plot?
We told them 10 to 12 bags per acre. (1 bag is equivalent to 100 Kg)
They have been farming/produce potatoes and experienced some sort of rotten plants, what might be a cause?
We told them that may due to the use of poor germinating materials and that they should use certified seed. Planting potatoes year after year on the same farm could also cause this situation.
They went to their local government extension officer and they were advised to apply second fertilizer after 50 days. Is that right?
The answer is yes, we are recommending them to apply second fertilizer at knee high and that is almost the same as 50 days.
Is it OK to mix CAN and UREA for second fertilizer application?
No, we are recommending them to apply one kind of fertilizer at a time (based on the soil analysis results).
Will the soil sample taken in the demonstration plot be different from the soil at their farms?
Soil analysis is expensive, the results of the soil samples taken will be representative and will not have much different in terms of nutrient level with their farms.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We emphasized the importance of following instruction because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed. Also we encouraged them to visit Ihemi Parish which is their headquarters to see a demonstration plot. They promised to follow all the instructions.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 16th, 2010
Village KIPONZELO
Pastor JEZBELI NDENDYA
Companion Gustavus Adolphus Luth. Church
Attendees 18 people ( Including 1 non- Lutheran person)
Weather for the past month Little rain
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 Gustavus Adolphus, 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 it was labeled and packed in small bags.
Comments
The population is 3,600 people. Villagers have been using fertilizer such as Minjingu Phosphate, DAP for planting. Urea and CAN for second fertilizer application. Also they have been using improved corn seeds such as H628 and local seeds. Major crops grown in this village are corn, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, sunflower, peanuts and peas. Normally they don’t experience drought, and the rainy season is December through April. Average yield for corn is 3-5 bags per acre.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked how fertilizer is applied during planting corn seeds.
We told them, they should place one full bottle cap 5 cm away from the seed and the second one the other side about 5 cm. That will avoid the detrimental effect that can be cause by placing fertilizer to close to the seed before germination.
If they don’t have enough fertilizer as we recommend what they can do?
We told to them to use manure (compost) or to go for large spacing that will give them appropriate plant population per area.
What is the best fertilizer for potatoes production?
We told them is NPK which contain all three major nutrients.
What beans yield should they expect from 1 acre plot?
We told them 10 to 12 bags per acre. (1 bag is equivalent to 100 Kg)
They have been farming/produce potatoes and experienced some sort of rotten plants, what might be a cause?
We told them that may due to the use of poor germinating materials and that they should use certified seed. Planting potatoes year after year on the same farm could also cause this situation.
They went to their local government extension officer and they were advised to apply second fertilizer after 50 days. Is that right?
The answer is yes, we are recommending them to apply second fertilizer at knee high and that is almost the same as 50 days.
Is it OK to mix CAN and UREA for second fertilizer application?
No, we are recommending them to apply one kind of fertilizer at a time (based on the soil analysis results).
Will the soil sample taken in the demonstration plot be different from the soil at their farms?
Soil analysis is expensive, the results of the soil samples taken will be representative and will not have much different in terms of nutrient level with their farms.
Conclusions/Recommendations
We emphasized the importance of following instruction because the success of the program depends upon them following what we instructed. Also we encouraged them to visit Ihemi Parish which is their headquarters to see a demonstration plot. They promised to follow all the instructions.
Isimani - CVP Report Mar 15-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 15th, 2010
Village ISIMANI
Pastor Naboth Chaula
Companion Holy Trinity, New Hampshire
Attendees 38 (Including a Village Chairman with 3 other government leaders)
Weather for the past month Really dry
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 Holy Trinity, 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 it was labeled and packed in small bags.
Comments
The population of Isimani is 1750 people equivalent to 418 families. This village often experiences drought, so we will introduce Sorghum which is tolerant of drought. The major crops grown in this area are corn, cowpeas, tomatoes, peas, sunflower, potatoes and beans.
The Village Chairman (Government leader) spoke up and really appreciates the CVP-program, the approach of training and the fact that we (Institute of Ag) keep coming Six times per growing season. He promised to call for Village meetings and allow the pastor to explain the Ag training program to the villagers.
He is a business man, he buys and sells crops especially corn, beans and sunflower but farmers don’t have a good quality grains. So he is really thankful to the program and he decided to attend the training so that he will produce himself and buy from other farmers.
Fertilizer training concept is good, because in the past they have been receiving and using fertilizers without having enough knowledge about it.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked where they can get pesticides for termite control in their own farms.
We told them they can go buy from TFA (Tanganyika Farmers Association) shop in Iringa town.
If they don’t have enough fertilizer as we recommend what they can do?
We suggested to them to use manure (compost) or to go for large spacing that will give them appropriate plant population per area.
When we taught them not to burn crop residues, they said they don’t burn; some villagers normally come and graze their animals in their fields. What can they do to increase organic matter?
They need have some sort of agreement with pastoralists when they come and feed their livestock they can also bring manure later on. The village Chairman also explained to the audience that they have been charging money from livestock keepers, so from now on they will start asking them to bring manure in the field.
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.
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.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 15th, 2010
Village ISIMANI
Pastor Naboth Chaula
Companion Holy Trinity, New Hampshire
Attendees 38 (Including a Village Chairman with 3 other government leaders)
Weather for the past month Really dry
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 Holy Trinity, 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 it was labeled and packed in small bags.
Comments
The population of Isimani is 1750 people equivalent to 418 families. This village often experiences drought, so we will introduce Sorghum which is tolerant of drought. The major crops grown in this area are corn, cowpeas, tomatoes, peas, sunflower, potatoes and beans.
The Village Chairman (Government leader) spoke up and really appreciates the CVP-program, the approach of training and the fact that we (Institute of Ag) keep coming Six times per growing season. He promised to call for Village meetings and allow the pastor to explain the Ag training program to the villagers.
He is a business man, he buys and sells crops especially corn, beans and sunflower but farmers don’t have a good quality grains. So he is really thankful to the program and he decided to attend the training so that he will produce himself and buy from other farmers.
Fertilizer training concept is good, because in the past they have been receiving and using fertilizers without having enough knowledge about it.
Questions from audience and answers
They asked where they can get pesticides for termite control in their own farms.
We told them they can go buy from TFA (Tanganyika Farmers Association) shop in Iringa town.
If they don’t have enough fertilizer as we recommend what they can do?
We suggested to them to use manure (compost) or to go for large spacing that will give them appropriate plant population per area.
When we taught them not to burn crop residues, they said they don’t burn; some villagers normally come and graze their animals in their fields. What can they do to increase organic matter?
They need have some sort of agreement with pastoralists when they come and feed their livestock they can also bring manure later on. The village Chairman also explained to the audience that they have been charging money from livestock keepers, so from now on they will start asking them to bring manure in the field.
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.
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.
Ipalamwa Secondary School - CVP Report Mar 25-2010
2010 CVP
1st Visit, Year One
March 25, 2010
School Ipalamwa Secondary School
Headmaster Leuterius Mheni
Companion Raquet Family Foundation, Mound
Attendees About 200 students
Elevation 1667m
Weather Very long rain season (Nov – Aug)
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by people of Bega Kwa Bega (Shoulder to shoulder). They were going to meet with the sponsored students. We drove on pieces of very rough road. We met very cheerful students who received us with songs and dancing around our car. We had a general assembly; Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced us to the students and members of the stuff. Students prepared couple of songs for us. After the general assembly, we met with the headmaster in his office. We started our meeting with students who were gathered in one classroom.
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. 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
2. Agricultural background
We asked students about agriculture in this area. They said crops which are cultivated here are Corn, beans, peas, wheat and potatoes. The corn seeds used are improved varieties; Hybrids (H625, H6302, H628 and H627). Farmers use fertilizers such as DAP and CAN. Only one fertilizer application is done. Yields are 6-10 bags/acre for corn and 2-4½ bags/acre.
3. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the classroom we went outside. Together with about 10 students, we took soil samples from 4 points in the school farm, a place 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
Comments/questions from audience
• The Assistant Headmaster asked how big they can farm.
We told them that they can farm as big an area as the school can support and use the techniques we teach, however the institute of Agriculture will support 1 acre because that is the agreement between the institute and their companion congregation.
• How can the Institute help them?
We are going to help them by providing modern farming demonstrations in the demonstration plot. We shall offer consultancy in other agricultural activities they are going to do.
• When is the demonstration plot going to be established?
The demonstration plot will be established this year. We take the soil samples this March; we will come back to measure with them the plot in August. The crops are going to be planted in November or December, 2010 depending on the weather condition (This has been discussed in Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in November/December 2010 handout).
• Why are we not encouraging local varieties?
We do not encourage local varieties because they do not have characteristics such as high yield and diseases resistance like improved ones.
• Improved corn varieties are easily damaged when stored after harvesting
If one follows proper recommendations of corn storage, he/she will prevent corn damage by insects
• They have long rain season, with just short period of sunny days, how effective will the “monthly weeding” be?
Monthly weeding helps to suppress weeds. By doing monthly weeding, the weeds do not go to seed and this will help control the number of weeds in the farm.
Conclusions
We left the school telling them that we shall come back with more demonstrations in our next visit. We asked the students to be attentive and learn.
1st Visit, Year One
March 25, 2010
School Ipalamwa Secondary School
Headmaster Leuterius Mheni
Companion Raquet Family Foundation, Mound
Attendees About 200 students
Elevation 1667m
Weather Very long rain season (Nov – Aug)
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by people of Bega Kwa Bega (Shoulder to shoulder). They were going to meet with the sponsored students. We drove on pieces of very rough road. We met very cheerful students who received us with songs and dancing around our car. We had a general assembly; Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduced us to the students and members of the stuff. Students prepared couple of songs for us. After the general assembly, we met with the headmaster in his office. We started our meeting with students who were gathered in one classroom.
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. 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
2. Agricultural background
We asked students about agriculture in this area. They said crops which are cultivated here are Corn, beans, peas, wheat and potatoes. The corn seeds used are improved varieties; Hybrids (H625, H6302, H628 and H627). Farmers use fertilizers such as DAP and CAN. Only one fertilizer application is done. Yields are 6-10 bags/acre for corn and 2-4½ bags/acre.
3. Soil sampling
After the meeting in the classroom we went outside. Together with about 10 students, we took soil samples from 4 points in the school farm, a place 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
Comments/questions from audience
• The Assistant Headmaster asked how big they can farm.
We told them that they can farm as big an area as the school can support and use the techniques we teach, however the institute of Agriculture will support 1 acre because that is the agreement between the institute and their companion congregation.
• How can the Institute help them?
We are going to help them by providing modern farming demonstrations in the demonstration plot. We shall offer consultancy in other agricultural activities they are going to do.
• When is the demonstration plot going to be established?
The demonstration plot will be established this year. We take the soil samples this March; we will come back to measure with them the plot in August. The crops are going to be planted in November or December, 2010 depending on the weather condition (This has been discussed in Chronological Plot Management of Crops Planted in November/December 2010 handout).
• Why are we not encouraging local varieties?
We do not encourage local varieties because they do not have characteristics such as high yield and diseases resistance like improved ones.
• Improved corn varieties are easily damaged when stored after harvesting
If one follows proper recommendations of corn storage, he/she will prevent corn damage by insects
• They have long rain season, with just short period of sunny days, how effective will the “monthly weeding” be?
Monthly weeding helps to suppress weeds. By doing monthly weeding, the weeds do not go to seed and this will help control the number of weeds in the farm.
Conclusions
We left the school telling them that we shall come back with more demonstrations in our next visit. We asked the students to be attentive and learn.
Ipalamwa Parish - CVP Report Mar 25-2010
2010 CVP
1st Visit, Year One
March 25, 2010
Village Ipalamwa
Pastor Ajenista A. Maliga
Companion Mount Calvary, Eagan
Attendees 32
Elevation 1667m
Weather Long rain season (Nov-Aug)
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
We drove on pieces of very rough road. According to our schedule, we planned to visit two sites, Ipalamwa Secondary School and Ipalamwa Parish. We had a demonstration meeting with Ipalamwa Secondary School students in the morning and afternoon we conducted demonstration meeting in the Parish. In this meeting, we had the District Pastor Rev. Yohana Chengula. Most of the people attended this meeting were from the preaching points of this congregation. Manh members of this congregation went to attend the funeral of one of the village members.
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
Introduction
Pastor of Ipalamwa introduced his evangelists from various preaching points. She also introduced the District Pastor. Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and House of Prayer Lutheran. Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage attendees to participate in the project.
Topics
1. 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
2. Agricultural background
The village population is 2,500. They farm corn, beans, finger millet, coffee, banana, potatoes, cassava, wheat, avocadoes, pyrethrum and timber. Corn varieties farmed here are improved varieties; H628, H625, H614 and MTV1. Most of the Hybrids farmed here are from Kenya. Farmers here do not trust the hybrid seeds produced in Tanzania! The beans varieties are also improved varieties; Tanzania one, Uyole and Kablangeti variety. They use fertilizers CAN and Urea. They only do one application. In this area, one can harvest 6-7bags of corn/acre without using fertilizer(s) and 10-15 bags of corn/acre when use fertilizer(s). Bean farms give 3bags/acre.
3. Soil sampling
After the meeting in we took soil samples from points in the church farm, a place 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
Comments/questions from audience
The area is highly infested with weeds with underground shoots. With minimum tillage how are they going to control these types of weeds?
In the new land digging of the weeds and spreading then under the sun 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.
How should they control the plant diseases?
• Using improved varieties with resistance to particular disease(s)
• Frequent cleaning of the farm, especially weeding when weeds are tall enough
• Practicing crop rotations, especially exchanging corn and beans on the same land year after year
• Controlling the pests and diseases when they are in the initial stages
Corn in this area form very thick shoots. Leaving the crop residues will obstruct them at the time of planting
If the crop residues become a problem at the time of planting, put then in lines and leave an empty spaces for making seed holes
Soils are different from one part of the village to another, how come 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 of one part of the village will not be very different from soils of another part of the same village.
Conclusions
We left the parish and told them that we will be back in August this year. On the road, we met another track stuck in the mud and blocking the road. We had to help in pushing it out before we passed. We were told that it was the truck which brought the coffin in the village. It seems that this road is real bad at the time of very heavy rain season.
1st Visit, Year One
March 25, 2010
Village Ipalamwa
Pastor Ajenista A. Maliga
Companion Mount Calvary, Eagan
Attendees 32
Elevation 1667m
Weather Long rain season (Nov-Aug)
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
We drove on pieces of very rough road. According to our schedule, we planned to visit two sites, Ipalamwa Secondary School and Ipalamwa Parish. We had a demonstration meeting with Ipalamwa Secondary School students in the morning and afternoon we conducted demonstration meeting in the Parish. In this meeting, we had the District Pastor Rev. Yohana Chengula. Most of the people attended this meeting were from the preaching points of this congregation. Manh members of this congregation went to attend the funeral of one of the village members.
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
Introduction
Pastor of Ipalamwa introduced his evangelists from various preaching points. She also introduced the District Pastor. Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and House of Prayer Lutheran. Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage attendees to participate in the project.
Topics
1. 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
2. Agricultural background
The village population is 2,500. They farm corn, beans, finger millet, coffee, banana, potatoes, cassava, wheat, avocadoes, pyrethrum and timber. Corn varieties farmed here are improved varieties; H628, H625, H614 and MTV1. Most of the Hybrids farmed here are from Kenya. Farmers here do not trust the hybrid seeds produced in Tanzania! The beans varieties are also improved varieties; Tanzania one, Uyole and Kablangeti variety. They use fertilizers CAN and Urea. They only do one application. In this area, one can harvest 6-7bags of corn/acre without using fertilizer(s) and 10-15 bags of corn/acre when use fertilizer(s). Bean farms give 3bags/acre.
3. Soil sampling
After the meeting in we took soil samples from points in the church farm, a place 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
Comments/questions from audience
The area is highly infested with weeds with underground shoots. With minimum tillage how are they going to control these types of weeds?
In the new land digging of the weeds and spreading then under the sun 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.
How should they control the plant diseases?
• Using improved varieties with resistance to particular disease(s)
• Frequent cleaning of the farm, especially weeding when weeds are tall enough
• Practicing crop rotations, especially exchanging corn and beans on the same land year after year
• Controlling the pests and diseases when they are in the initial stages
Corn in this area form very thick shoots. Leaving the crop residues will obstruct them at the time of planting
If the crop residues become a problem at the time of planting, put then in lines and leave an empty spaces for making seed holes
Soils are different from one part of the village to another, how come 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 of one part of the village will not be very different from soils of another part of the same village.
Conclusions
We left the parish and told them that we will be back in August this year. On the road, we met another track stuck in the mud and blocking the road. We had to help in pushing it out before we passed. We were told that it was the truck which brought the coffin in the village. It seems that this road is real bad at the time of very heavy rain season.
Image Secondary School - CVP Report Mar 24-2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 24th, 2010
School Image Secondary
Headmaster Pastor Andendekisye Ngogo
Companion AUGUSTANA LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees Almost all students (about 800 students)
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 Augustana 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, and then after we took the soil sample it was labeled and packed in small bags.
Comments
The total number of students is 800, and the school has Form one up to Form six. These students came from various villages of Iringa region, and some from outside the region. They explained to us how their parents farm. They told us that they do use fertilizer such as Minjingu Phosphate, TSP, and DAP for planting, and Urea and CAN for second fertilizer application but with no education about what kind, amount or how it should be applied. Also they admitted that mostly they use local seeds, that gives them little yield. Image area receives rain starting in December through April. Crops grown are corn, beans, sunflower and cowpeas. Average yield for corn is 3-5 bags per acre.
Questions from Students and answers
They asked whether the use of good seeds or the soil fertility level will increase yield?
We told them both play a major role to increase yield. So both have to be taken into consideration during the process of plant growth that is why the CVP programs took soil samples for analysis, we also discussed the use of improved seeds.
What type of seeds is required for Iringa Region?
We told them, there are several seed varieties that are suitable for Iringa region. We mentioned several CVP sites and the seed variety suitable for them.
They mentioned the Army worms outbreak that happened around Iringa in February 2010. How to control?
We told them to report to the government officers as soon as possible, because in the department of Agriculture they have division responsible for army worms or birds outbreak.
They asked why corn hybrid seeds given by the government didn’t perform better. It was delivered late in growing season, and is that a reason for poor germination?
We told them it might be a reason for poor performance, proper timing is important for better seed germination as well as better yield.
They asked if it okay to mix CAN and UREA during second fertilizer application.
The answer is No; we are recommending them not to mix because soil analysis is guiding us on what kind of fertilizer and amount that should be applied.
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. Also we told them they should learn and take the knowledge back to their parents at home, and if they follow what we instructed they will increase the family income.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
1st Visit Year One
March 24th, 2010
School Image Secondary
Headmaster Pastor Andendekisye Ngogo
Companion AUGUSTANA LUTH. CHURCH
Attendees Almost all students (about 800 students)
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 Augustana 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, and then after we took the soil sample it was labeled and packed in small bags.
Comments
The total number of students is 800, and the school has Form one up to Form six. These students came from various villages of Iringa region, and some from outside the region. They explained to us how their parents farm. They told us that they do use fertilizer such as Minjingu Phosphate, TSP, and DAP for planting, and Urea and CAN for second fertilizer application but with no education about what kind, amount or how it should be applied. Also they admitted that mostly they use local seeds, that gives them little yield. Image area receives rain starting in December through April. Crops grown are corn, beans, sunflower and cowpeas. Average yield for corn is 3-5 bags per acre.
Questions from Students and answers
They asked whether the use of good seeds or the soil fertility level will increase yield?
We told them both play a major role to increase yield. So both have to be taken into consideration during the process of plant growth that is why the CVP programs took soil samples for analysis, we also discussed the use of improved seeds.
What type of seeds is required for Iringa Region?
We told them, there are several seed varieties that are suitable for Iringa region. We mentioned several CVP sites and the seed variety suitable for them.
They mentioned the Army worms outbreak that happened around Iringa in February 2010. How to control?
We told them to report to the government officers as soon as possible, because in the department of Agriculture they have division responsible for army worms or birds outbreak.
They asked why corn hybrid seeds given by the government didn’t perform better. It was delivered late in growing season, and is that a reason for poor germination?
We told them it might be a reason for poor performance, proper timing is important for better seed germination as well as better yield.
They asked if it okay to mix CAN and UREA during second fertilizer application.
The answer is No; we are recommending them not to mix because soil analysis is guiding us on what kind of fertilizer and amount that should be applied.
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. Also we told them they should learn and take the knowledge back to their parents at home, and if they follow what we instructed they will increase the family income.
Ifuwa - CVP Report Mar 22-2010
2010 CVP
1st Visit, March 22, 2010
Village Ifuwa
Pastor Gervas Nziku
Companion Lord of Life, Maple Grove
Attendees 45
Elevation 1152m
Weather The area have normal rainfall seasons
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
We had to drive in very rough road to reach this Parish. We are not sure if this road is passable during the heavy rain season. The village seems to undergo unexpected drought. Corn plants are at the tasselling stage and they suffer a serious lack of rainfall. The villages have told us that, it has been a month now since the last rain. It seems like they are going to have very poor crop harvest this year. We had big crowd here. The village chairman with three other village leaders attended. There was also a representative from the nearby Pentecostal church.
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
Pastor introduces the Evangelists, Church elders and the village chairman. The village chairman introduced to us other three village leader that accompanied him.
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage attendees to participate in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and Lord of Life.
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 1850, with 376 families. Farmers here grow corn, beans, sunflower and ground nuts (Pea nuts). Some of the famers use improved seed varieties of corn; Hybrids (H625 and H628) and others use local varieties. Some also use improved seed varieties of beans which they could just identify them by color (Not names). Most of the famers do not use fertilizers. The corn yield here is 8 bags/acre and beans is 2bags/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 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
Comments/questions from audience
• Since we teach them about minimum tillage, they asked us about those types of weeds which cannot be controlled with minimum tillage?
We told them that if they start to do weeding in the middle of the summer when there is no rain, most of the weeds and their roots will dry out. However for those places with highly infestations of these types of weeds, it will be good idea to dig them up and leave on top of soil to dry out.
• They were worried that the crop residues might be a problem at the time they make holes using hand hoes if they do not burn them
We told them, if the crop residues are problem at that time, they should put them in between the lines to make spaces for making holes. However most of the places, with demonstration plots already established, this has not been a problem. They left the crop residues scattered and they were able to make holes for putting seeds.
• They said that they were told sometimes the crop residues can cause plant diseases to the new plants if farmers do not get rid with them
We told them that plant pests and diseases caused by the crop residues can easily be controlled by crop rotation. We are going to teach them about the crop rotation in our next visits.
• They were wondering where they can buy improved seeds varieties of beans with reliable availability
We told them that this year we bought improved seeds varieties from Government research center called Uyole in Mbeya. However since the demand for the improved bean seeds varieties are low in Iringa, most of this seeds are not available in the local shops. However they can buy from this research center and the research center will transport to them
Conclusions
Many people here seem to be interested with the demonstration plot. We told them that we will be back in August for more demonstrations and establishment of the demonstration plot in their area.
1st Visit, March 22, 2010
Village Ifuwa
Pastor Gervas Nziku
Companion Lord of Life, Maple Grove
Attendees 45
Elevation 1152m
Weather The area have normal rainfall seasons
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
We had to drive in very rough road to reach this Parish. We are not sure if this road is passable during the heavy rain season. The village seems to undergo unexpected drought. Corn plants are at the tasselling stage and they suffer a serious lack of rainfall. The villages have told us that, it has been a month now since the last rain. It seems like they are going to have very poor crop harvest this year. We had big crowd here. The village chairman with three other village leaders attended. There was also a representative from the nearby Pentecostal church.
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
Pastor introduces the Evangelists, Church elders and the village chairman. The village chairman introduced to us other three village leader that accompanied him.
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage attendees to participate in the project. Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and Lord of Life.
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 1850, with 376 families. Farmers here grow corn, beans, sunflower and ground nuts (Pea nuts). Some of the famers use improved seed varieties of corn; Hybrids (H625 and H628) and others use local varieties. Some also use improved seed varieties of beans which they could just identify them by color (Not names). Most of the famers do not use fertilizers. The corn yield here is 8 bags/acre and beans is 2bags/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 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
Comments/questions from audience
• Since we teach them about minimum tillage, they asked us about those types of weeds which cannot be controlled with minimum tillage?
We told them that if they start to do weeding in the middle of the summer when there is no rain, most of the weeds and their roots will dry out. However for those places with highly infestations of these types of weeds, it will be good idea to dig them up and leave on top of soil to dry out.
• They were worried that the crop residues might be a problem at the time they make holes using hand hoes if they do not burn them
We told them, if the crop residues are problem at that time, they should put them in between the lines to make spaces for making holes. However most of the places, with demonstration plots already established, this has not been a problem. They left the crop residues scattered and they were able to make holes for putting seeds.
• They said that they were told sometimes the crop residues can cause plant diseases to the new plants if farmers do not get rid with them
We told them that plant pests and diseases caused by the crop residues can easily be controlled by crop rotation. We are going to teach them about the crop rotation in our next visits.
• They were wondering where they can buy improved seeds varieties of beans with reliable availability
We told them that this year we bought improved seeds varieties from Government research center called Uyole in Mbeya. However since the demand for the improved bean seeds varieties are low in Iringa, most of this seeds are not available in the local shops. However they can buy from this research center and the research center will transport to them
Conclusions
Many people here seem to be interested with the demonstration plot. We told them that we will be back in August for more demonstrations and establishment of the demonstration plot in their area.
Ifunda - CVP Report Mar 16-2010
2010 CVP
1st Visit, Year One
March 16, 2010
Village Ifunda
Pastors Jenock Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 18
Elevation 1763m
Weather The area have normal rainfall seasons
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompany by the District Pastor of Ihemi; Rev. Askari Mgeyekwa. We planned to visit two sites today, Kiponzelo and Ifunda. We visited Kiponzelo in the morning and Ifunda in the afternoon. When we arrived in Ifunda, we met the Parish Pastor and few church elders. We had to wait for a while to get the good number to start with. As we continued the number kept on increasing.
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
Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and House of Prayer Lutheran.
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage attendees to participate in the project. The District pastor also told the members that they should use this learning opportunity to improve their crop 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 November/December 2010
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Agricultural background of this area
The village consists of about 8,000 people and 1,500 families. It is semi-urban area with some of the people working in public institutions i.e. in 4 Secondary Schools. Farmers here grow corn, beans, potatoes, sun flower, tomatoes, cowpeas, cabbage and carrots. In farming corn they use improved seed varieties (H 628, H 625, H 614, MV2, SIDCO and PANA). They also use fertilizers (DAP, Urea and CAN). However the yields are not good. In average, they said they get 3 – 4 bags/ acre of corn. With the use of fertilizers, maximum yield one can get are 8 bags/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
Comments/questions from audience
• After been told that we will take soil samples for soil analysis, they were wondering how those samples will represent the entire village.
We told them that we cannot take soil samples from every farm. However we believe that soils of difference places in the same village do not differ much. The soil analysis results will represent the entire village.
• What criteria do we use in taking the soil samples?
We told them that the samples are taken randomly from four points within one acre. There should be no biasness in taking the samples.
• What layers of the soil are we going to take for soil analysis?
The samples will be taken from two layers; the depths of 6 inches and 12 inches
• Will we be visiting the farms of the members who follow our techniques from the demonstration plot?
We told them that by following what we demonstrate, that is exactly the aim of the project. We have been visiting some of the farms whose farmers have been following our techniques in other congregations. We cannot promise to visit every farm because we do have tight schedule to reach many congregations in the year. However we shall pay a visit to nearby farms and offer advice and consultancy whenever we are asked to do so.
• If the church does not have enough land close to the church, what should they do?
We told them, that the idea of having the plot near by the church is to give access to as many people as possible. If the church does not have enough land nearby , they can rent land for three years or buy (like other congregations did), However they can ask neighbors to use their land in exchange of letting them use the church’s land which is far from the church.
• We have been speaking about hand hoes, what about machines eg. Tractors, planters etc?
We told them that we teach basic farming practices, when people are familiar with these practices, they will be able to increase yields and have crop surplus. They can sell the surplus and start to buy machines like tractors and planters by themselves.
Conclusions
It has been a good start here. Members seem to be eager to learn the techniques we are going to demonstrate. We told them to decide where they want the plot to be because in the next visit, we will be measuring the plot with them.
1st Visit, Year One
March 16, 2010
Village Ifunda
Pastors Jenock Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 18
Elevation 1763m
Weather The area have normal rainfall seasons
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim, Roger and Rev. Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompany by the District Pastor of Ihemi; Rev. Askari Mgeyekwa. We planned to visit two sites today, Kiponzelo and Ifunda. We visited Kiponzelo in the morning and Ifunda in the afternoon. When we arrived in Ifunda, we met the Parish Pastor and few church elders. We had to wait for a while to get the good number to start with. As we continued the number kept on increasing.
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
Roger gave the greetings from St.Paul Area Synod and House of Prayer Lutheran.
Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa introduces the project by encourage attendees to participate in the project. The District pastor also told the members that they should use this learning opportunity to improve their crop 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 November/December 2010
• CVP Instruction – 1st Visit
3. Agricultural background of this area
The village consists of about 8,000 people and 1,500 families. It is semi-urban area with some of the people working in public institutions i.e. in 4 Secondary Schools. Farmers here grow corn, beans, potatoes, sun flower, tomatoes, cowpeas, cabbage and carrots. In farming corn they use improved seed varieties (H 628, H 625, H 614, MV2, SIDCO and PANA). They also use fertilizers (DAP, Urea and CAN). However the yields are not good. In average, they said they get 3 – 4 bags/ acre of corn. With the use of fertilizers, maximum yield one can get are 8 bags/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
Comments/questions from audience
• After been told that we will take soil samples for soil analysis, they were wondering how those samples will represent the entire village.
We told them that we cannot take soil samples from every farm. However we believe that soils of difference places in the same village do not differ much. The soil analysis results will represent the entire village.
• What criteria do we use in taking the soil samples?
We told them that the samples are taken randomly from four points within one acre. There should be no biasness in taking the samples.
• What layers of the soil are we going to take for soil analysis?
The samples will be taken from two layers; the depths of 6 inches and 12 inches
• Will we be visiting the farms of the members who follow our techniques from the demonstration plot?
We told them that by following what we demonstrate, that is exactly the aim of the project. We have been visiting some of the farms whose farmers have been following our techniques in other congregations. We cannot promise to visit every farm because we do have tight schedule to reach many congregations in the year. However we shall pay a visit to nearby farms and offer advice and consultancy whenever we are asked to do so.
• If the church does not have enough land close to the church, what should they do?
We told them, that the idea of having the plot near by the church is to give access to as many people as possible. If the church does not have enough land nearby , they can rent land for three years or buy (like other congregations did), However they can ask neighbors to use their land in exchange of letting them use the church’s land which is far from the church.
• We have been speaking about hand hoes, what about machines eg. Tractors, planters etc?
We told them that we teach basic farming practices, when people are familiar with these practices, they will be able to increase yields and have crop surplus. They can sell the surplus and start to buy machines like tractors and planters by themselves.
Conclusions
It has been a good start here. Members seem to be eager to learn the techniques we are going to demonstrate. We told them to decide where they want the plot to be because in the next visit, we will be measuring the plot with them.
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