2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 26, 2010
College Tumaini University (Theology Students)
Companion Augustana, W. St. Paul
Reporters Gabriel and Ibrahim
Students were in the middle of end of semester examinations. However we meet with their leader. He gave us the yield report and the remarks of the plot
1. Harvesting
Amounts in kg/plot ( ½ Acre) Remarks
Corns 367.5 kg The drought has reduced yield in this area.
Beans 47.5 kg
2. Storage
We instructed him 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 him to mix with their harvested grains.
3. Plots
Beans and corn:
They have not performed better because of the drought. Moreover sometimes it was difficult to do the practices in the right time because the schedule did not go together with the university schedule eg. Examinations and holidays
4. Participants
He told us 18 students have been active participats in the demonstration plots program. However some of them are now going for the internships to various parishes for a year so they will not be around.
Conclusions
We asked the leader to give us the information early about the participants in the coming farming seasons. Moreover we told them it’s the University that has the authority to offer certificates of participation and not the Institute (Earlier they asked as to prepare certificates of participation to the program to the finalists).
Friday, September 3, 2010
Mlafu 19th July, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
19th July, 2010
Village Mlafu
Pastor Daison Mpesa
Companion Our Saviour’s, Still water
Attendees 15
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporter Gabriel, Ibrahim, 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. Unfortunately they forget to count number of plants in three 10m rows as instructed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines (For further analysis) Remarks
Corn 5bags 3 ½ tins Litres 5.8 7 7 Yield higher than the local varieties
No. of plants
Beans 1bag 1 tins Litres 1 1.3 1 Yield higher than the local varieties
No. of plants
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 seasons
• Corn
The corn seed (H628) is the high yield variety however is not tolerant to continuous rainfall after maturity. Some ears were rotten. We told them that we will introduce another improved variety which tolerates rainfall after maturity.
• Beans
They said that the bean variety we introduced is very good. It yields higher than the local variety.
Comments/questions
They said when they sprayed pesticides Thionex some of the leaf and flower eating bugs did not die
We discussed with them as when they started to spray the pesticides. We found out the spraying was delayed. We told them the pesticides do work properly when are sprayed at the right time. The early stage of the pest infestation is the right time to spray the pesticides.
Conclusion
We told them that they should start thinking about the coming farming season. We instructed them to start weeding and prepare the plots for another crop. They gave thanks to the institute and companion congregation for the demonstration plots project.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
19th July, 2010
Village Mlafu
Pastor Daison Mpesa
Companion Our Saviour’s, Still water
Attendees 15
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporter Gabriel, Ibrahim, 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. Unfortunately they forget to count number of plants in three 10m rows as instructed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines (For further analysis) Remarks
Corn 5bags 3 ½ tins Litres 5.8 7 7 Yield higher than the local varieties
No. of plants
Beans 1bag 1 tins Litres 1 1.3 1 Yield higher than the local varieties
No. of plants
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 seasons
• Corn
The corn seed (H628) is the high yield variety however is not tolerant to continuous rainfall after maturity. Some ears were rotten. We told them that we will introduce another improved variety which tolerates rainfall after maturity.
• Beans
They said that the bean variety we introduced is very good. It yields higher than the local variety.
Comments/questions
They said when they sprayed pesticides Thionex some of the leaf and flower eating bugs did not die
We discussed with them as when they started to spray the pesticides. We found out the spraying was delayed. We told them the pesticides do work properly when are sprayed at the right time. The early stage of the pest infestation is the right time to spray the pesticides.
Conclusion
We told them that they should start thinking about the coming farming season. We instructed them to start weeding and prepare the plots for another crop. They gave thanks to the institute and companion congregation for the demonstration plots project.
Kivalamo July 23, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 23, 2010
Village Kivalamo
Pastor Exaudi Mkeng’e
Companion Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/ Acre Remarks
Corns 9 tins Poor yield due to mold problem
Beans No beans were planted
NB: They forgotten to record corn and beans yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 20,000/= per bag and price goes up to 40,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 40,000/= per bag and goes up to 100,000/= per bag.
NB: They told us they are not happy when the price of corn goes up because they don’t produce enough corn so they are supposed to buy instead of selling.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. The corn is highly affected by mold. It is really a huge problem we have to deal with to help them produce good yield.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
The variety introduced to them is not suitable; because the weather is completely unpredictable they do receive excessively rainfall. In early August we are going to the State fair so we will check on one variety which tolerates moisture during drying. We believe this will be suitable for them.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques even though they are using their own local seeds which tolerate moisture during maturity stage. There are dramatic increases in yield once they practice techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records. When we visited State fair, we will buy seeds and ship fertilizer to them in August so that they plant as soon as possible (They are supposed to plant corn end of August or early September)
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 23, 2010
Village Kivalamo
Pastor Exaudi Mkeng’e
Companion Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/ Acre Remarks
Corns 9 tins Poor yield due to mold problem
Beans No beans were planted
NB: They forgotten to record corn and beans yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 20,000/= per bag and price goes up to 40,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 40,000/= per bag and goes up to 100,000/= per bag.
NB: They told us they are not happy when the price of corn goes up because they don’t produce enough corn so they are supposed to buy instead of selling.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. The corn is highly affected by mold. It is really a huge problem we have to deal with to help them produce good yield.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
The variety introduced to them is not suitable; because the weather is completely unpredictable they do receive excessively rainfall. In early August we are going to the State fair so we will check on one variety which tolerates moisture during drying. We believe this will be suitable for them.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques even though they are using their own local seeds which tolerate moisture during maturity stage. There are dramatic increases in yield once they practice techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records. When we visited State fair, we will buy seeds and ship fertilizer to them in August so that they plant as soon as possible (They are supposed to plant corn end of August or early September)
Tungamalenga July 21, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftal Ng’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley
Attendees 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 12 tins Very low yield
Beans 6 tins Low yield
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 4.5 40
2nd 10 meters 3.25 42
3rd 10 meters 3.75 40
(iii) Record in 10 m row for beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 3
2nd 10 meters 2.5
3rd 10 meters 3.25
NB: They forgotten to record number of plants in 10 meters in beans, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in the bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by a little bit shortage of water for irrigation, they irrigate by shift and it looks like the water supply is not enough.
Comments/questions
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
They have issues with the amount of water for irrigation, it has been always shortage.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 21, 2010
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor Naftal Ng’amilo
Companion Shepherd of the Valley
Attendees 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 12 tins Very low yield
Beans 6 tins Low yield
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 4.5 40
2nd 10 meters 3.25 42
3rd 10 meters 3.75 40
(iii) Record in 10 m row for beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 3
2nd 10 meters 2.5
3rd 10 meters 3.25
NB: They forgotten to record number of plants in 10 meters in beans, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in the bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by a little bit shortage of water for irrigation, they irrigate by shift and it looks like the water supply is not enough.
Comments/questions
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
They have issues with the amount of water for irrigation, it has been always shortage.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Mwatasi July 22, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 22, 2010
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Elias Kadinde
Companion Trinity, Stillwater, MN
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Cloudy and Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by Mr. Greg Grothe from Thrivent who is dealing with micro-finance program in Iringa. The Mwatasi village has been spitted into two villages now. There are two local governments governing the villages. Both of the village leaders from these governments attended our demonstration today.
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 has been harvested. Unfortunately they did not count number of plants in 10m rows. Beans have not been harvested yet.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn 5 bags 2 tins Litres 2.5 6 10 Yield higher than local varieties
No. of plants Yield has been reduced by rotting
Beans Litres
No. of plants
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
The corn variety (H614) planted in the demonstration plot somehow tolerates continuous rainfall of this area. However they had to harvest earlier before complete drying because some of the ears start to rot. The variety yield 2 ears something which the villagers were happy about. However spacing were longer that what we recommended, that has somehow reduced the yields here.
• Beans
The bean variety “Uyole 98” performs better here. The variety tolerates continuous rain and coldness. The bean plot has not been harvested yet however they expect to get high yield.
Comments/questions
We taught them that the wider spacing than what recommended and rotting have significant reduction in the yield.
The Parish members said that the variety performs better than the local ones. They were glad that they are getting farming training and hope to improve their yields in the future. They express their sincerely gratitude to the Institute and their companion congregation for the demonstration plot and training visits to their village.
Conclusion
We encourage them to store their grains for the high pricing season. Moreover we told them to start thinking of forming cooperatives so that to get good price in the grain market and acquire loans from financial institutes.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 22, 2010
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Elias Kadinde
Companion Trinity, Stillwater, MN
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Cloudy and Rainy
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by Mr. Greg Grothe from Thrivent who is dealing with micro-finance program in Iringa. The Mwatasi village has been spitted into two villages now. There are two local governments governing the villages. Both of the village leaders from these governments attended our demonstration today.
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 has been harvested. Unfortunately they did not count number of plants in 10m rows. Beans have not been harvested yet.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn 5 bags 2 tins Litres 2.5 6 10 Yield higher than local varieties
No. of plants Yield has been reduced by rotting
Beans Litres
No. of plants
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
The corn variety (H614) planted in the demonstration plot somehow tolerates continuous rainfall of this area. However they had to harvest earlier before complete drying because some of the ears start to rot. The variety yield 2 ears something which the villagers were happy about. However spacing were longer that what we recommended, that has somehow reduced the yields here.
• Beans
The bean variety “Uyole 98” performs better here. The variety tolerates continuous rain and coldness. The bean plot has not been harvested yet however they expect to get high yield.
Comments/questions
We taught them that the wider spacing than what recommended and rotting have significant reduction in the yield.
The Parish members said that the variety performs better than the local ones. They were glad that they are getting farming training and hope to improve their yields in the future. They express their sincerely gratitude to the Institute and their companion congregation for the demonstration plot and training visits to their village.
Conclusion
We encourage them to store their grains for the high pricing season. Moreover we told them to start thinking of forming cooperatives so that to get good price in the grain market and acquire loans from financial institutes.
Mlowa July 21, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year One
July 21, 2010
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, MN
Attendees 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
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 here. The beans were harvested earlier than our 5th visit.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn 3bags 2tins Litres 6 8 4 Drought
No. of plants 25 35 20
Beans 3tins Litres Bean variety did not perform well
No. of plants
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
The improved variety (Pioneer 3253) we introduced here works better than the local variety. They had termites’ problem. Moreover they had irrigation problems too (They depend on the irrigation water for farming here)
• Beans
The Urafiki variety does not perform well here, the beans do not look good and some of the grains seem to dry before reach maturity. We are planning to introduce a different variety next growing season
We encourage them to form farmers’ cooperatives. This will help them to get farming loans, buying inputs and selling their grains for better price. Now they have to sell to the middle men in very low price and later on they go back to them and buy the crops for food.
Comments/questions
We told them that the termites are controllable. They would have informed us earlier and we would give them the pesticides to control the termites. They said next season they will be passing information (about pest and disease in the demonstration plots) as earlier as possible.
They were wondering why the Pioneer do form single ear only while local varieties form single and sometimes double ears
We told them that some of the varieties developed for the dry areas do have a characteristic of either forming single ear or having short plants. Sometimes the single ear helps the plant to reach maturity earlier.
They asked us if we can try the more drought resistant variety of corn.
We told them we will look for more drought resistant variety of corn especially those developed in Tanzania and try in their village next season.
Conclusion
Most of the villagers here depend on irrigation water for farming. We told them they should utilize water efficiently by plant improved seeds and use fertilizer. They express their thanks for the agricultural training program and for their companion congregation for supporting the demonstration plots.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
5th Visit Year One
July 21, 2010
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, MN
Attendees 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
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 here. The beans were harvested earlier than our 5th visit.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn 3bags 2tins Litres 6 8 4 Drought
No. of plants 25 35 20
Beans 3tins Litres Bean variety did not perform well
No. of plants
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
The improved variety (Pioneer 3253) we introduced here works better than the local variety. They had termites’ problem. Moreover they had irrigation problems too (They depend on the irrigation water for farming here)
• Beans
The Urafiki variety does not perform well here, the beans do not look good and some of the grains seem to dry before reach maturity. We are planning to introduce a different variety next growing season
We encourage them to form farmers’ cooperatives. This will help them to get farming loans, buying inputs and selling their grains for better price. Now they have to sell to the middle men in very low price and later on they go back to them and buy the crops for food.
Comments/questions
We told them that the termites are controllable. They would have informed us earlier and we would give them the pesticides to control the termites. They said next season they will be passing information (about pest and disease in the demonstration plots) as earlier as possible.
They were wondering why the Pioneer do form single ear only while local varieties form single and sometimes double ears
We told them that some of the varieties developed for the dry areas do have a characteristic of either forming single ear or having short plants. Sometimes the single ear helps the plant to reach maturity earlier.
They asked us if we can try the more drought resistant variety of corn.
We told them we will look for more drought resistant variety of corn especially those developed in Tanzania and try in their village next season.
Conclusion
Most of the villagers here depend on irrigation water for farming. We told them they should utilize water efficiently by plant improved seeds and use fertilizer. They express their thanks for the agricultural training program and for their companion congregation for supporting the demonstration plots.
Nduli August 10th, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
August 10th, 2010
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim and Gabriel
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 8 bags Good yield
Beans 5 tins Low yield
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 3.75
2nd 10 meters 5.25
3rd 10 meters 3.5
(iii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 0.75
2nd 10 meters 1
3rd 10 meters 0.5
NB: They forgotten to record number of plants in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 30,000-35,000/= per bag and price goes up to 45,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 160,000/= per bag and goes up to 210,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in the bags.
• Beans
The beans is already harvested, thrashed and packed in the bag. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and eight (8) people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
They asked and wanted to know between corn varieties that bear one ear Vs two ears, which is good?
We told them variety choice mainly depends to the weather, if the weather is suitable to the two ear corn variety then they should plant and if the weather is suitable for one ear corn variety then they should plant it.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records. They harvested 26 bags of corn from the church farm (2 acres). They did follow all the technique taught through demonstration plots.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
August 10th, 2010
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim and Gabriel
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 8 bags Good yield
Beans 5 tins Low yield
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 3.75
2nd 10 meters 5.25
3rd 10 meters 3.5
(iii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 0.75
2nd 10 meters 1
3rd 10 meters 0.5
NB: They forgotten to record number of plants in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 30,000-35,000/= per bag and price goes up to 45,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 160,000/= per bag and goes up to 210,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in the bags.
• Beans
The beans is already harvested, thrashed and packed in the bag. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and eight (8) people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
They asked and wanted to know between corn varieties that bear one ear Vs two ears, which is good?
We told them variety choice mainly depends to the weather, if the weather is suitable to the two ear corn variety then they should plant and if the weather is suitable for one ear corn variety then they should plant it.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records. They harvested 26 bags of corn from the church farm (2 acres). They did follow all the technique taught through demonstration plots.
Ilambilole July 20, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 20, 2010
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Doricus Kimbavala
Companion Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Hastings
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 10 Good yield
Beans 3 tins Drought problem
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 5
2nd 10 meters 4.5
3rd 10 meters 5.0
NB: They forgotten to count number of plants in 10 meters record for beans and forgotten to record yield in 10 meters for corn, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 26-28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 40,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by drought, because when they planted the rain stopped. The yield is not good.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many people. Further more they do trust that the plot at Ilambilole acting as a teaching site for nearby villages. Besides drought issues still the yield is higher. Several people have adopted the techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 20, 2010
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Doricus Kimbavala
Companion Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Hastings
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 10 Good yield
Beans 3 tins Drought problem
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 5
2nd 10 meters 4.5
3rd 10 meters 5.0
NB: They forgotten to count number of plants in 10 meters record for beans and forgotten to record yield in 10 meters for corn, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 26-28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 40,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in bags.
• Beans
The beans were affected by drought, because when they planted the rain stopped. The yield is not good.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many people. Further more they do trust that the plot at Ilambilole acting as a teaching site for nearby villages. Besides drought issues still the yield is higher. Several people have adopted the techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Kilolo July 20, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 20, 2010
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yohana Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury, MN
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer at Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project.
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides “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 has not been harvested yet.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres
No. of plants
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.3 0.75 0.75 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 20 42 100 Leaf disease has reduced yield
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
Corn is not yet harvested. However, the crop looks good. There are big trees in the mid of their plots which affects some of the plants with their shadows.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; they apply Thionex to control the diseases however the disease persisted. Later on they applied another pesticide called Celecron which seemed to control the disease. The beans have been harvested, the yield is good. They like the seeds “Urafiki”. However this type of beans has small seeds compare to that they get last year.
Comments/questions
They said the corn H6303 introduced last season seem to yield high however they were concerned because it gives just single ear per plant
We told them, when we get the yield measurement we will be in good position to determine if it yields higher or not. Having single ears is not the only determinant factor.
They said the pesticides Thionex is not good and the one works better is Celecron
We told them that can be true in accordance with their area; however failure to work for Thionex might be contributed by continuous rainfall period (The Thionex application was done in this period here)
Pastor said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and they are buying improved seeds. On behalf of his congregation members, he delivered thanks to the institute and companion congregation.
Conclusion
We reminded them to send us the corn yield measurement once they harvest. We thanked Pastor for good record keeping and the good work in the plots
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 20, 2010
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yohana Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury, MN
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer at Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project.
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides “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 has not been harvested yet.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres
No. of plants
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.3 0.75 0.75 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 20 42 100 Leaf disease has reduced yield
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
Corn is not yet harvested. However, the crop looks good. There are big trees in the mid of their plots which affects some of the plants with their shadows.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; they apply Thionex to control the diseases however the disease persisted. Later on they applied another pesticide called Celecron which seemed to control the disease. The beans have been harvested, the yield is good. They like the seeds “Urafiki”. However this type of beans has small seeds compare to that they get last year.
Comments/questions
They said the corn H6303 introduced last season seem to yield high however they were concerned because it gives just single ear per plant
We told them, when we get the yield measurement we will be in good position to determine if it yields higher or not. Having single ears is not the only determinant factor.
They said the pesticides Thionex is not good and the one works better is Celecron
We told them that can be true in accordance with their area; however failure to work for Thionex might be contributed by continuous rainfall period (The Thionex application was done in this period here)
Pastor said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and they are buying improved seeds. On behalf of his congregation members, he delivered thanks to the institute and companion congregation.
Conclusion
We reminded them to send us the corn yield measurement once they harvest. We thanked Pastor for good record keeping and the good work in the plots
Lulanzi July 20, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 20, 2010
Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ, Lake Elmo
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Cloudy and cold
Reporters Gabriel , Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer of Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project. As we arrived, we met few members in the church area. Pastor told us they have been working in building the parish dispensary since morning and some left when the work was over. We went to the church for the short meeting and demonstration.
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
Beans have not been harvested yet. The corn have been harvested but not yet threshed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5.5 6 3 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 28 29 28
Beans Litres
No. of plants
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
The improved variety we introduced this year (H6303) does not have the severe rotting problem like that of last year. However since they experience poor germination we told them the harvest will not be as higher as it supposed to be.
• Beans
The Urafiki variety performs very well here. However they experience the fungal disease .There was delay applying pesticides “Thionex” because of the poor communication with us at the time the disease started. Therefore this will have significant reduction in yield. Beans have not been harvested yet.
Comments/questions
The availability of corn seeds (H6303) is not reliable. In last year these seeds were not available in most of the shops selling agricultural inputs
Sometimes one type of seeds disappear in the market but when demand increases the seed producing company takes the seeds back to the market. Probably the seeds will be available in the market this year.
On behalf of the members of his congregation, Pastor express sincere thanks to the institute and to the companion congregation for the supporting of the demonstration plot and offer training to his congregation. We encourage them to adopt the techniques we teach and give us the feedback.
Conclusion
We told Pastor to send us the bean yield measurements once they harvest. We need them for our records and analysis.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 20, 2010
Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ, Lake Elmo
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Cloudy and cold
Reporters Gabriel , Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
In this visit we were accompanied by Miss Leah Mlay, Law lecturer of Tumaini University who was interested to learn about the demonstration plots and the CV Project. As we arrived, we met few members in the church area. Pastor told us they have been working in building the parish dispensary since morning and some left when the work was over. We went to the church for the short meeting and demonstration.
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
Beans have not been harvested yet. The corn have been harvested but not yet threshed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5.5 6 3 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 28 29 28
Beans Litres
No. of plants
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
The improved variety we introduced this year (H6303) does not have the severe rotting problem like that of last year. However since they experience poor germination we told them the harvest will not be as higher as it supposed to be.
• Beans
The Urafiki variety performs very well here. However they experience the fungal disease .There was delay applying pesticides “Thionex” because of the poor communication with us at the time the disease started. Therefore this will have significant reduction in yield. Beans have not been harvested yet.
Comments/questions
The availability of corn seeds (H6303) is not reliable. In last year these seeds were not available in most of the shops selling agricultural inputs
Sometimes one type of seeds disappear in the market but when demand increases the seed producing company takes the seeds back to the market. Probably the seeds will be available in the market this year.
On behalf of the members of his congregation, Pastor express sincere thanks to the institute and to the companion congregation for the supporting of the demonstration plot and offer training to his congregation. We encourage them to adopt the techniques we teach and give us the feedback.
Conclusion
We told Pastor to send us the bean yield measurements once they harvest. We need them for our records and analysis.
Nyanzwa July 19, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 19, 2010
Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn Harvested but not yet shelled
Beans Not yet harvested
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They forgotten to record corn yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed. For beans; they are almost getting to the flowering stage.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 35-42,000/= per bag and price goes up to 60,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans looks good, however they are about to reach a flowering stage. They don’t get enough water for irrigation. The beans variety introduced looks okay for their area.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques. Few people who don’t come to church once they saw the bean plot they took measurements on the spacing recommended and went to use it in their farms.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 19, 2010
Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn Harvested but not yet shelled
Beans Not yet harvested
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They forgotten to record corn yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed. For beans; they are almost getting to the flowering stage.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 35-42,000/= per bag and price goes up to 60,000/= TShs per bag (3 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans looks good, however they are about to reach a flowering stage. They don’t get enough water for irrigation. The beans variety introduced looks okay for their area.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques. Few people who don’t come to church once they saw the bean plot they took measurements on the spacing recommended and went to use it in their farms.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Ruaha Mbuyuni- Kwale July 19, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 19, 2010
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni- Kwale
Pastor Elia Kongo
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn Corn are still at grains filling stage
Beans Pods formation stage (The plots are under Irrigation scheme )
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
(iii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They haven’t yet harvested both corn and beans. Their farming depends only in irrigation. We really insisted them to record yields, it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is not yet harvested they are in the filling stage.
• Beans
The beans are in the filling stage, however they complained about getting small amount of water for irrigation due to lack of enough irrigation pumps for renting.
Comments/questions
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 19, 2010
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni- Kwale
Pastor Elia Kongo
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn Corn are still at grains filling stage
Beans Pods formation stage (The plots are under Irrigation scheme )
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
(iii) Record in 10 m rows for corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They haven’t yet harvested both corn and beans. Their farming depends only in irrigation. We really insisted them to record yields, it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is not yet harvested they are in the filling stage.
• Beans
The beans are in the filling stage, however they complained about getting small amount of water for irrigation due to lack of enough irrigation pumps for renting.
Comments/questions
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Ng’ang’ange July 16, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 16, 2010
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon P. Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran Church
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month A little bit wet
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Total yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corns Not yet harvested
Beans No yield recorded yet
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They forgotten to record yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 25,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and three people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 16, 2010
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon P. Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran Church
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month A little bit wet
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Lunodzo
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Total yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corns Not yet harvested
Beans No yield recorded yet
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters
2nd 10 meters
3rd 10 meters
NB: They forgotten to record yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 25,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and three people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Itungi July 19, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 19, 2010
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Como Park
Attendees 37
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim , Gabriel and Lunodzo
We met member of this congregation having religious seminar in the church. As they finished we started the demonstrations and visited the place where they have stored dried corn and beans
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 and beans have been harvested. Corn has not been shelled and beans not yet threshed. Unfortunately they forgot to take yield measurements in 10m in corn.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres Yield higher than local variety
Rotting affected some ears
No. of plants
Beans Litres 2 2 2 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 35 35 32
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 seasons
• Corn
There is corn rotting problem, especially with the hybrid introduced here. The corn seed (H628) is the high yield variety however is not tolerant to continuous rainfall after maturity. We told them that we are working on getting another improved variety which tolerates rainfall after maturity.
• Beans
They said that the bean variety we introduced is very good. It yields higher than the local variety.
We encourage them to form farmers’ cooperative bodies. This will help them to get farming loans, buying inputs and selling their grains for better price.
Comments/questions
They expressed their concern about minimum tillage. They said some of them who tried minimum tillage have been doing more frequent weeding than before and sometimes once they finish one weed they have to start another one in the same farm
We told them; at first weeds grow quickly in the farms where minimum tillage is practiced for the first time. However we encouraged farmers to start farm preparation early. We tell farmers to do monthly weeding even if there are no crops in the farm to prevent weeds from going to seeds. Farmers who do this practice will have to do less frequent weeding.
The members express their sincerely gratitude to the Institute and to their companion congregation for the agricultural training to them. They promise to start adapting the techniques to their farms.
Conclusion
We told them to start preparation for the next season. We encourage them to follow all the instructions to get good results in the demonstration plots and better yields in their farms.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 19, 2010
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Como Park
Attendees 37
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim , Gabriel and Lunodzo
We met member of this congregation having religious seminar in the church. As they finished we started the demonstrations and visited the place where they have stored dried corn and beans
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 and beans have been harvested. Corn has not been shelled and beans not yet threshed. Unfortunately they forgot to take yield measurements in 10m in corn.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres Yield higher than local variety
Rotting affected some ears
No. of plants
Beans Litres 2 2 2 Yield higher than local variety
No. of plants 35 35 32
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 seasons
• Corn
There is corn rotting problem, especially with the hybrid introduced here. The corn seed (H628) is the high yield variety however is not tolerant to continuous rainfall after maturity. We told them that we are working on getting another improved variety which tolerates rainfall after maturity.
• Beans
They said that the bean variety we introduced is very good. It yields higher than the local variety.
We encourage them to form farmers’ cooperative bodies. This will help them to get farming loans, buying inputs and selling their grains for better price.
Comments/questions
They expressed their concern about minimum tillage. They said some of them who tried minimum tillage have been doing more frequent weeding than before and sometimes once they finish one weed they have to start another one in the same farm
We told them; at first weeds grow quickly in the farms where minimum tillage is practiced for the first time. However we encouraged farmers to start farm preparation early. We tell farmers to do monthly weeding even if there are no crops in the farm to prevent weeds from going to seeds. Farmers who do this practice will have to do less frequent weeding.
The members express their sincerely gratitude to the Institute and to their companion congregation for the agricultural training to them. They promise to start adapting the techniques to their farms.
Conclusion
We told them to start preparation for the next season. We encourage them to follow all the instructions to get good results in the demonstration plots and better yields in their farms.
Mkimbizi July 26, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 26, 2010
Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrose Mwakikoti and Ass. Pastor Martin Haule.
Companion Immanuel Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Naferti
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 4 bags and 2 tins
Beans 1 bag
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 9.5 50
2nd 10 meters 10 44
3rd 10 meters 10 50
NB: They forgotten to record beans yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 35,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 80,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in bags.
• Beans
The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 26, 2010
Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrose Mwakikoti and Ass. Pastor Martin Haule.
Companion Immanuel Lutheran Church
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Naferti
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn 4 bags and 2 tins
Beans 1 bag
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Corn
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 9.5 50
2nd 10 meters 10 44
3rd 10 meters 10 50
NB: They forgotten to record beans yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 35,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 80,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested, shelled and packed in bags.
• Beans
The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Magulilwa July 15, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 15, 2010
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Upendo Lukosi and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Rev. Lunodzo
It is harvesting time and most of the people in the village are working in their farm.
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
No yield was obtained in the bean plot. Corn has been harvested but not yet threshed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5.5 6 5.3 Good yield
No. of plants 27 33 25
Beans Litres Germination failure (lack of rain after planting)
No. of plants
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 seasons
• Corn
They said the seeds (H628) we introduced were good in terms of yield; however they go higher than normal and form only a single ear. They suggested that the coming season they should try H614.
• Beans
There was lack of rainfall at the time germination started, the whole crop failed after that. We discussed with them the proper time of planting that the same problem should not occur next year.
Comments/questions
They said whenever they use the corn which has been mixed with storage pesticides they do not wash instead they do husking.
We told them that before using corn which has been mixed with storage chemicals they should wash to remove the chemicals, husking alone is not enough.
Conclusion
We told them that they should get prepared for the next season. We encouraged them to participate in the demonstrations and take the farming techniques taught in their farms. They were grateful that they have agricultural learning program. They gave thanks to the Institute and their companion congregation.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year One
July 15, 2010
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Upendo Lukosi and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 5
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Rev. Lunodzo
It is harvesting time and most of the people in the village are working in their farm.
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
No yield was obtained in the bean plot. Corn has been harvested but not yet threshed.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5.5 6 5.3 Good yield
No. of plants 27 33 25
Beans Litres Germination failure (lack of rain after planting)
No. of plants
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 seasons
• Corn
They said the seeds (H628) we introduced were good in terms of yield; however they go higher than normal and form only a single ear. They suggested that the coming season they should try H614.
• Beans
There was lack of rainfall at the time germination started, the whole crop failed after that. We discussed with them the proper time of planting that the same problem should not occur next year.
Comments/questions
They said whenever they use the corn which has been mixed with storage pesticides they do not wash instead they do husking.
We told them that before using corn which has been mixed with storage chemicals they should wash to remove the chemicals, husking alone is not enough.
Conclusion
We told them that they should get prepared for the next season. We encouraged them to participate in the demonstrations and take the farming techniques taught in their farms. They were grateful that they have agricultural learning program. They gave thanks to the Institute and their companion congregation.
Ipogoro July 15, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 15, 2010
Village Ipogoro
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Rev. Lunodzo
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Here we failed to get the yield records in 10m because they harvested earlier than the time we instructed them.
Amounts in bags/ ¼ acre Remarks
Corns 3 bags 4 tins Yield higher than local varieties
Proper planting time
Beans 1 bag 4 tins Drought reduced the expected yield and affected the grains
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 seasons
Corn and bean plots
Their demonstration has big trees which have been forming shadow to parts of the farm hence some of the plants did not perform well. There were birds (Crows) eating grains. Moreover unexpected drought affected plants.
Lessons
• Corn: They said they have witnessed how close planting and use of fertilizer can give higher yield that what the used to get in their farms. They said they like the type of seeds introduced in their area
• Beans: The seed type is good. It has high yield and tolerate drought
Comments
In spite of drought occurrence the demonstration plots gave higher yield than other farms. Pastor said people have been asking him questions about the type of seeds and fertilizers used. He said he believes the techniques like leaving crop residues and minimum tillage has also contributed to better results of these plots.
Conclusion
The Pastor on behalf of his parish members and evangelists express his gratitude to the Institute of Agriculture for the program and to their companion congregation Augustana for supporting the demonstration plot in their congregation and for agreed to support another demonstration plot at Lundamatwe which will be established this year.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 15, 2010
Village Ipogoro
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim, Gabriel and Rev. Lunodzo
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 handsouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Here we failed to get the yield records in 10m because they harvested earlier than the time we instructed them.
Amounts in bags/ ¼ acre Remarks
Corns 3 bags 4 tins Yield higher than local varieties
Proper planting time
Beans 1 bag 4 tins Drought reduced the expected yield and affected the grains
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 seasons
Corn and bean plots
Their demonstration has big trees which have been forming shadow to parts of the farm hence some of the plants did not perform well. There were birds (Crows) eating grains. Moreover unexpected drought affected plants.
Lessons
• Corn: They said they have witnessed how close planting and use of fertilizer can give higher yield that what the used to get in their farms. They said they like the type of seeds introduced in their area
• Beans: The seed type is good. It has high yield and tolerate drought
Comments
In spite of drought occurrence the demonstration plots gave higher yield than other farms. Pastor said people have been asking him questions about the type of seeds and fertilizers used. He said he believes the techniques like leaving crop residues and minimum tillage has also contributed to better results of these plots.
Conclusion
The Pastor on behalf of his parish members and evangelists express his gratitude to the Institute of Agriculture for the program and to their companion congregation Augustana for supporting the demonstration plot in their congregation and for agreed to support another demonstration plot at Lundamatwe which will be established this year.
Ihemi July 15, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 15, 2010
Village Ihemi
Pastor Upendo Sanga
Companion Christiania, Lakeville
Attendees 19
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn
Beans 12 tins and 8lites (1.7 bags)
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 1 130
2nd 10 meters 0.75 102
3rd 10 meters 0.5 85
NB: They forgotten to record yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and ten people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
July 15, 2010
Village Ihemi
Pastor Upendo Sanga
Companion Christiania, Lakeville
Attendees 19
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Ibrahim
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• To do the 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. Yield records
(i) Harvesting
Crop Amounts in bags/plot(1/2 Acre) Remarks
Corn
Beans 12 tins and 8lites (1.7 bags)
(ii) Record in 10 m rows for Beans
Location Amount in litres Number of plants
1st 10 meters 1 130
2nd 10 meters 0.75 102
3rd 10 meters 0.5 85
NB: They forgotten to record yield in 10 meters, we really insisted them it is very important for them to record what we have instructed.
3. Storage
We instruct them how to store grain for home usage and marketing at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage chemicals “shumba” and the appropriate amount recommended per bottle. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about their growing season.
We discussed about problems occurred through their growing season, such as how the seeds given to them behave, in terms of germination, diseases, amount of rainfall received, current corn and beans price with reference to future price after harvesting season.
• Prices
The current corn price is 28,000/= per bag and price goes up to 49,000/= TShs per bag (2 months later), for beans is 60,000/= per bag and goes up to 140,000/= per bag.
• Corn
Corn is already harvested however not yet shelled. I reminded them that we will need the yield record as soon as possible.
• Beans
The beans were affected by fungal disease; even though they really like the seeds and wanted to know where they can buy it for their own farms. The yield is not good due to the drought that occurred, but still they said that variety yielded more than what they normally get from their farms.
Comments/questions
They asked where they can buy certified bean seeds.
We told them, bean seeds are available in the research farms such as Uyole and Dabaga seed farm. A good thing for these research farms they can ship via public buses at a reasonable price.
They asked do research farms produce different varieties or not?
We told them they do, with an example we were able to buy several varieties that were distributed to all CVP sites.
They said the program has been helpful to many congregation members. People are adopting the techniques and ten people who attended this meeting today have already practiced techniques taught.
Conclusion
We thanked all people who have been attending and doing a work in the plots. We insisted them to keep good records.
Bomalang’ombe Secondary School July 16, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year two
July 16, 2010
School Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Headmaster Michael Mkinga
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Still water
Attendees The Ag Teacher and about 200 students
Weather Dry and cold
Reporter Gabriel, Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides “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 has not been harvested yet. They have harvested beans plot only. Beans were harvested very early before even the 5th visit. They said they did that to prevent pods being damaged by rain.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5 2.3 2.5 Corn rotting,
No. of plants 27 14 15 Poor spacing, birds
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.75 0.5 1 Good seed
No. of plants 40 25 70
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 seasons
Corn plot
There were poor germination and delay of replanting. The spacing was not properly followed. We demonstrate to the students how these have dramatically reduced the yield of their demonstration plot. Failure to control birds (Crows) has also reduced the crops harvested.
Lessons
• Corn and beans: The improved and certified seeds planted were good. They have learned the importance of following spacing and how to use pesticides to control leaf eating insects and how to apply fertilizers. The techniques taught on how to control birds were interesting. They promised to follow the instructions next farming season.
Conclusion
We visited their corn plot and insisted that they should remember to follow the instructions and to plant on time. We insisted that what we are doing now in the demonstration plot should be considered as a lesson to them and knowledge which should be passed to their parents.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year two
July 16, 2010
School Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Headmaster Michael Mkinga
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Still water
Attendees The Ag Teacher and about 200 students
Weather Dry and cold
Reporter Gabriel, Ibrahim, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides “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 has not been harvested yet. They have harvested beans plot only. Beans were harvested very early before even the 5th visit. They said they did that to prevent pods being damaged by rain.
Amounts in bags/plot
( ½ Acre) Yield in 10m in 3 lines( For further analysis) Remarks
Corn Litres 5 2.3 2.5 Corn rotting,
No. of plants 27 14 15 Poor spacing, birds
Beans 1 bag 1tin Litres 0.75 0.5 1 Good seed
No. of plants 40 25 70
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 seasons
Corn plot
There were poor germination and delay of replanting. The spacing was not properly followed. We demonstrate to the students how these have dramatically reduced the yield of their demonstration plot. Failure to control birds (Crows) has also reduced the crops harvested.
Lessons
• Corn and beans: The improved and certified seeds planted were good. They have learned the importance of following spacing and how to use pesticides to control leaf eating insects and how to apply fertilizers. The techniques taught on how to control birds were interesting. They promised to follow the instructions next farming season.
Conclusion
We visited their corn plot and insisted that they should remember to follow the instructions and to plant on time. We insisted that what we are doing now in the demonstration plot should be considered as a lesson to them and knowledge which should be passed to their parents.
Kidabaga 16th July, 2010
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
16th July, 2010
Village Kidabaga
Pastor Joyce Ngandango
Companion Faith Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Pastor Lunodzo
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. We went through the handout
• 6th Visit instruction handout
2. Harvesting
Both Corn and beans have not been harvested yet. We gave them instructions on how to get the yield measurements. We insisted that we want to get the measurements to put in our records and for them to know what are the good seeds and the benefit of use fertilizers.
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 seasons
We told them that in both corn and bean plots instructions were not properly followed. The institute and their companion congregation have not been happy with the way they take care their demonstrations plots. We told them that unless they promise to move the plots close to the church and handle the plots properly there will be no demonstration plots in the coming farming seasons.
Conclusion
We left the task to them to discuss about the progress of the demonstration plots. We told them to give us the feedback. We insisted the importance of the demonstration plots to them and to the community around them.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit Year Two
16th July, 2010
Village Kidabaga
Pastor Joyce Ngandango
Companion Faith Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Reporters Gabriel, Ibrahim and Pastor Lunodzo
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. We went through the handout
• 6th Visit instruction handout
2. Harvesting
Both Corn and beans have not been harvested yet. We gave them instructions on how to get the yield measurements. We insisted that we want to get the measurements to put in our records and for them to know what are the good seeds and the benefit of use fertilizers.
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 seasons
We told them that in both corn and bean plots instructions were not properly followed. The institute and their companion congregation have not been happy with the way they take care their demonstrations plots. We told them that unless they promise to move the plots close to the church and handle the plots properly there will be no demonstration plots in the coming farming seasons.
Conclusion
We left the task to them to discuss about the progress of the demonstration plots. We told them to give us the feedback. We insisted the importance of the demonstration plots to them and to the community around them.
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