2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Two
July 28, 2011
Village Mlafu
Pastor Daiso Mpesa
Companion Our Savior’s, Stillwater
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. This is one of the best parishes with high yield in the demonstration plots.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 4 bags
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.We tested their grain dryness with the moisture test. We told them to dry a little bit more the (until the moisture content gets below 13%) before they store in the bags.
4. The last farming season
The corn variety is good and does not rot like that of last year. Bean variety is good, unfortunately it does not do well in the market. It is new to this area and hence most of the buyers are not familiar with it.
5. Adaptation
Most of the farmers would prefer to adopt the techniques. However, the main limitation is the lack of the ability to purchase all the inputs required. Some of them have adapted few techniques like leaving the crop residues, minimum tillage and close spacing.
Comments/questions
The techniques are good although minimum tillage requires much weeding. They have a problem with the access of the inputs. Fertilizers and seeds are getting more expensive from one year to another. Moreover there is the market problem. Prices are too low and sometimes they do not cover up the production costs. We told them that they should think of establishing self help groups and saving cooperatives to help them finance their agriculture activities.
Conclusion
We told them that their demonstration plot is one of the best plots in the region. We thank them for the hard work they put and the good management they provide in the demonstration plot. We encouraged them to adopt the techniques.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Ilambilole - Our Saviors, Hstgs.; CVP Visit Report for July 26, 2011
2008CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year, Year three
July 26, 2011
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Our Saviors, Hastings
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been lower than those of the last year, spacing were wider than recommended and the area experience drought this year
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 3 tins
Unfortunately, they did not record the yield in 10m as instructed.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. The past farming Season
They like the corn and bean variety. At the beginning the plants did look great. At the middle of the season, drought came and most of the plants did not make it.
5. Adaptation
6 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching then. They have been experience high moisture retention and increase of yields in small area.
Comments/questions
They still have market problems. Corn and beans are not sold with high price. Moreover there is no reliable market hence even if they increase production they still not sure with the market
The corn kernels were very small this year while is the same variety they planted last year
This might be caused by the drought that affects the filling stage. However insufficient application of fertilizers may cause this too. Follow the recommendation properly.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. We told them the plot management is highly emphasized for the success of the whole program in their parish.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year, Year three
July 26, 2011
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Our Saviors, Hastings
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been lower than those of the last year, spacing were wider than recommended and the area experience drought this year
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 3 tins
Unfortunately, they did not record the yield in 10m as instructed.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. The past farming Season
They like the corn and bean variety. At the beginning the plants did look great. At the middle of the season, drought came and most of the plants did not make it.
5. Adaptation
6 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching then. They have been experience high moisture retention and increase of yields in small area.
Comments/questions
They still have market problems. Corn and beans are not sold with high price. Moreover there is no reliable market hence even if they increase production they still not sure with the market
The corn kernels were very small this year while is the same variety they planted last year
This might be caused by the drought that affects the filling stage. However insufficient application of fertilizers may cause this too. Follow the recommendation properly.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. We told them the plot management is highly emphasized for the success of the whole program in their parish.
Bomalang'ombe Lutheran-Prince of Peace; CVP Report for Sept 14-2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd year
September, 14 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe parish
Pastor Lutango Tewele
Companion Price of peace Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Weather Cloudy, rainy
Reporters Nafeti and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have good harvest of corn and low bean yield. Corn yield could have been more than they got if they could have not rotted.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 6 bags and 3tins 3 Tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn variety which was grown last season had the problem of rotting after maturity. We discussed with them and it looks like in that area most of this improved varieties of corn have the problem with rotting which makes most of the farmers if not all to use the local corn varieties. Plans for the coming season is to divide the corn plot into two parts and plant one improved corn variety and one part local variety and use the same methods of production we recommend.
5. Adaptation
4 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques and they have seen the different and they hope to harvest more corn from the farms they used some of the techniques we teach.
Comments/questions
Few people attended because they have community activities going on the same day.
They have problem of corn rotting and they suggested changing corn variety the coming growing season. We plan to plant half of the corn plot local variety and the remaining half improved corn variety
We think also of doing late planting so that corn mature during the dry season
Conclusion
We told them to keep doing good job and take the methods we are teaching them back to their own farmers.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd year
September, 14 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe parish
Pastor Lutango Tewele
Companion Price of peace Lutheran Church
Attendees 7
Weather Cloudy, rainy
Reporters Nafeti and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have good harvest of corn and low bean yield. Corn yield could have been more than they got if they could have not rotted.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 6 bags and 3tins 3 Tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn variety which was grown last season had the problem of rotting after maturity. We discussed with them and it looks like in that area most of this improved varieties of corn have the problem with rotting which makes most of the farmers if not all to use the local corn varieties. Plans for the coming season is to divide the corn plot into two parts and plant one improved corn variety and one part local variety and use the same methods of production we recommend.
5. Adaptation
4 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques and they have seen the different and they hope to harvest more corn from the farms they used some of the techniques we teach.
Comments/questions
Few people attended because they have community activities going on the same day.
They have problem of corn rotting and they suggested changing corn variety the coming growing season. We plan to plant half of the corn plot local variety and the remaining half improved corn variety
We think also of doing late planting so that corn mature during the dry season
Conclusion
We told them to keep doing good job and take the methods we are teaching them back to their own farmers.
Ng'ang'ange - Roseville Lutheran; CVP Report for Sept 14-2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
September, 14, 2011
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran church
Attendees 9
Weather Rainy
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Pastor introduced to us that they have plans to farm 10 acres of corn as the parish project using the techniques we teach and use on the demonstration plot and he invited us to visit the farm and give advice.
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn have been harvested and they didn’t plant beans in March and they are planning to do that this month.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2bags
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn variety which was grown last season had the problem of rotting after maturity. We discussed with them and it looks like in that area most of this improved varieties of corn have the problem with rotting which makes most of the farmers if not all to use the local corn varieties. Plans for the coming season is to divide the corn plot into two parts and plant one improved corn variety and one part local variety and use the same methods of production we recommend.
5. Adaptation
They like the techniques and some of said that they are using some of them but the problem they face is money to buy inputs. And the pastor said they will farm their parish farm using the methods we are teaching them to enhance farmers adaptation.
Comments/questions
They could have harvested more corn this year but they ended up with low yield because of corn rotting and poor germination after planting. We think also of doing late planting so that corn matures during the dry season and escape the rotting.
They plan to move the plot to another location within but within the village area. We told them to find an area where more people pass and see the progress of the plot and learn from that.
Pastor raised the issue of active participation during management of the CVP plot because it seems few people carry the work and others doesn’t attend.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to participate during the training session and doing the scheduled activities. Fully participation will enhance not only the yields but their understanding of the techniques.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
September, 14, 2011
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran church
Attendees 9
Weather Rainy
Reporters Nafeti, Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Pastor introduced to us that they have plans to farm 10 acres of corn as the parish project using the techniques we teach and use on the demonstration plot and he invited us to visit the farm and give advice.
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn have been harvested and they didn’t plant beans in March and they are planning to do that this month.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2bags
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn variety which was grown last season had the problem of rotting after maturity. We discussed with them and it looks like in that area most of this improved varieties of corn have the problem with rotting which makes most of the farmers if not all to use the local corn varieties. Plans for the coming season is to divide the corn plot into two parts and plant one improved corn variety and one part local variety and use the same methods of production we recommend.
5. Adaptation
They like the techniques and some of said that they are using some of them but the problem they face is money to buy inputs. And the pastor said they will farm their parish farm using the methods we are teaching them to enhance farmers adaptation.
Comments/questions
They could have harvested more corn this year but they ended up with low yield because of corn rotting and poor germination after planting. We think also of doing late planting so that corn matures during the dry season and escape the rotting.
They plan to move the plot to another location within but within the village area. We told them to find an area where more people pass and see the progress of the plot and learn from that.
Pastor raised the issue of active participation during management of the CVP plot because it seems few people carry the work and others doesn’t attend.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to participate during the training session and doing the scheduled activities. Fully participation will enhance not only the yields but their understanding of the techniques.
Magulilwa - Amazing Grace; CVP Visit Report for Sept 7, 2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
September, 07 2011
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Tula Lukosi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 4
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti,Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
The harvesting of both beans and corn have been done, they have shelled corn and threshed beans. The results of what they got are as tabulated below.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 9bags 1 bag and 2litres
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
They had enough rainfall during the season and they timely applied fertilizer and weeding was done properly. They had problems with chicken eating corn plants after germination and this can be solved by early planting, planting the same time when farmers are planting their farms.
5. Adaptation
Pastor said few people have started using the techniques on their own farmers but they have not yet harvested but they think they will be able get more corn on those plots.
Comments/questions
They suggested planting both corn and beans in December. We will work to get those seeds at the right time for them to plant.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done this year and encouraged them to keep doing good job not only for the demonstration plot but also on their own farms.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
September, 07 2011
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Tula Lukosi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 4
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti,Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
The harvesting of both beans and corn have been done, they have shelled corn and threshed beans. The results of what they got are as tabulated below.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 9bags 1 bag and 2litres
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
They had enough rainfall during the season and they timely applied fertilizer and weeding was done properly. They had problems with chicken eating corn plants after germination and this can be solved by early planting, planting the same time when farmers are planting their farms.
5. Adaptation
Pastor said few people have started using the techniques on their own farmers but they have not yet harvested but they think they will be able get more corn on those plots.
Comments/questions
They suggested planting both corn and beans in December. We will work to get those seeds at the right time for them to plant.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done this year and encouraged them to keep doing good job not only for the demonstration plot but also on their own farms.
Ifuwa - Lord of Life, Maple Grove - CVP Visit July 28-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 1st year
July, 28 2011
Village Ifuwa
Pastor Gervas Nziku
Companion Lord of Life Lutheran
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have harvested corn and shelled ,beans were not yet harvested. The corn yield was very low than what we expected of not less than 15 bags of corn in half an acre.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 7 Tins and 15 Litters
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
They had low yield this season because of the problems they faces during the growing season. They got very low rainfall during the season and another thing was the termites eating corn plants on the field. They are planning to plant beans this time of the year.
5. Adaptation
3 attendees said they started to practice some of the techniques we have been teaching them. They have seen yield increase on those plots compared to those grown using their own ways of farming.
Comments/questions
They requested to move the plot to the preaching point for next season because it will help to escape from termites as most of termiticide doesn’t control them permanently.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. We told them the plot management is highly emphasized for the success of the whole program in their parish.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 1st year
July, 28 2011
Village Ifuwa
Pastor Gervas Nziku
Companion Lord of Life Lutheran
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have harvested corn and shelled ,beans were not yet harvested. The corn yield was very low than what we expected of not less than 15 bags of corn in half an acre.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 7 Tins and 15 Litters
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
They had low yield this season because of the problems they faces during the growing season. They got very low rainfall during the season and another thing was the termites eating corn plants on the field. They are planning to plant beans this time of the year.
5. Adaptation
3 attendees said they started to practice some of the techniques we have been teaching them. They have seen yield increase on those plots compared to those grown using their own ways of farming.
Comments/questions
They requested to move the plot to the preaching point for next season because it will help to escape from termites as most of termiticide doesn’t control them permanently.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. We told them the plot management is highly emphasized for the success of the whole program in their parish.
Isimani-Holy Trinity, Newington, New Hampshire-CVP Report for July 26-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit First year
July, 26 2011
Village Ismani
Pastor Naboth Chaula
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 19
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn have been harvested and threshed but they got very low yield than what we expected not less than seven bags from quarter an acre. They had two main problems drought and termites eating corn while on the field. They failed to plant beans because they didn’t get enough rainfall.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ¼ acres 5Tins
3. Storage
we instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn variety they planted was a good variety in spite of the low yield they got which result because of lack of adequate rain.
5. Adaptation
As this was their first year most of they didn’t star using the techniques on their own farms and they said things they learned will help them to grow crops in the coming season
Comments/questions
They said because of the weather problems they are facing more people would like to buy food rather than buying farming inputs. We told them that weather usually changes from one season to another so what happed this season it might not be the same next year so they should keep trying every season.
Conclusion
Pastor Naboth Chaula Closed the training and he encouraged people who attended to try to use the techniques even if they are not sure with the weather situation. We thanked them for their participation to this program.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit First year
July, 26 2011
Village Ismani
Pastor Naboth Chaula
Companion Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Attendees 19
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn have been harvested and threshed but they got very low yield than what we expected not less than seven bags from quarter an acre. They had two main problems drought and termites eating corn while on the field. They failed to plant beans because they didn’t get enough rainfall.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ¼ acres 5Tins
3. Storage
we instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn variety they planted was a good variety in spite of the low yield they got which result because of lack of adequate rain.
5. Adaptation
As this was their first year most of they didn’t star using the techniques on their own farms and they said things they learned will help them to grow crops in the coming season
Comments/questions
They said because of the weather problems they are facing more people would like to buy food rather than buying farming inputs. We told them that weather usually changes from one season to another so what happed this season it might not be the same next year so they should keep trying every season.
Conclusion
Pastor Naboth Chaula Closed the training and he encouraged people who attended to try to use the techniques even if they are not sure with the weather situation. We thanked them for their participation to this program.
Kitowo-1st Ev. Luth., Rush Cty, MN-CVP Report for Sept 12, 2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit first year
September, 12 2011
Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezroni Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. Corn and bean yield they got could have been better than it is if they could have used the right spacing we recommend them to use.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 7 bags 1 bag and 4tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They like the corn and bean variety. At the beginning the plants did look great. At the middle of the season drought came and most of the plants did not make it.
5. Adaptation
The pastor said that people like to adopt what we teach them but the problem is high amount of fertilizer we recommend. We told them in case of inadequate fertilizer they should increase the spacing between plants with respect to amount of fertilizer in hand.
Comments/questions
They suggested keeping the same planting time like last year for both beans and corn.
They expect to correct the problem with spacing at the time when they will be planting for next season
Conclusion
So long as this is their first year with this project the yields they got are encouraging and we hope that they will put more effort next year and they will get more than this year.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit first year
September, 12 2011
Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezroni Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Attendees 6
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. Corn and bean yield they got could have been better than it is if they could have used the right spacing we recommend them to use.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 7 bags 1 bag and 4tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They like the corn and bean variety. At the beginning the plants did look great. At the middle of the season drought came and most of the plants did not make it.
5. Adaptation
The pastor said that people like to adopt what we teach them but the problem is high amount of fertilizer we recommend. We told them in case of inadequate fertilizer they should increase the spacing between plants with respect to amount of fertilizer in hand.
Comments/questions
They suggested keeping the same planting time like last year for both beans and corn.
They expect to correct the problem with spacing at the time when they will be planting for next season
Conclusion
So long as this is their first year with this project the yields they got are encouraging and we hope that they will put more effort next year and they will get more than this year.
Mlowa-Christus Victor; CVP Report for July 29, 2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
July, 29 2011
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, Apple Valley
Attendees 15
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They got more corn this year compared to last year but still they have not reached the expected yield of not less than 15 bags in half acre.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 6 bags 1bag and 1 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They didn’t rotate the plots as we recommend to rotate the plots beans and corn. During the season they faced severe drought and they were not able to get enough water even to irrigate.
5. Adaptation
Six out of the attendee have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. More people are expecting to start using the techniques from next season.
Comments/questions
Beans were drying after having three to four leaves; we realized that the problem was bean maggot and can be controlled by applying pesticide within five days after germination.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. Also we told them that we want to see more people utilizing the techniques on their own farms next season.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
July, 29 2011
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor, Apple Valley
Attendees 15
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They got more corn this year compared to last year but still they have not reached the expected yield of not less than 15 bags in half acre.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 6 bags 1bag and 1 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They didn’t rotate the plots as we recommend to rotate the plots beans and corn. During the season they faced severe drought and they were not able to get enough water even to irrigate.
5. Adaptation
Six out of the attendee have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. More people are expecting to start using the techniques from next season.
Comments/questions
Beans were drying after having three to four leaves; we realized that the problem was bean maggot and can be controlled by applying pesticide within five days after germination.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. Also we told them that we want to see more people utilizing the techniques on their own farms next season.
Nyanzwa - Easter Lutheran; CVP Report for Aug 1-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
August, 01 2011
Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran
Attendees 7
Weather Sunny, warm
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have harvested corn and they got very low yield because of drought. They have not yet harvested beans as they are still on the field.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 1 bags and 3tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
The only thing which affected production during the season was drought which lead to poor germination and growth of the plants.
5. Adaptation
Pastor Mwafute is one among those who are utilizing the techniques and he said incase of enough rainfall they can have high yield compared to normal ways of farming they are used to. Several people also said they have seen the difference in terms of yield increase.
Comments/questions
They have been experiencing problems with animals (Livestock) eating crops while still on the field and crop residues after harvesting. As a village we told them that they should put some regulation to control animals and/or they should trade crop residues with manure.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season by leaving crop residues as much as they can on the field.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
August, 01 2011
Village Nyanzwa
Pastor Luhwano Mwafute
Companion Easter Lutheran
Attendees 7
Weather Sunny, warm
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
They have harvested corn and they got very low yield because of drought. They have not yet harvested beans as they are still on the field.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 1 bags and 3tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
The only thing which affected production during the season was drought which lead to poor germination and growth of the plants.
5. Adaptation
Pastor Mwafute is one among those who are utilizing the techniques and he said incase of enough rainfall they can have high yield compared to normal ways of farming they are used to. Several people also said they have seen the difference in terms of yield increase.
Comments/questions
They have been experiencing problems with animals (Livestock) eating crops while still on the field and crop residues after harvesting. As a village we told them that they should put some regulation to control animals and/or they should trade crop residues with manure.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season by leaving crop residues as much as they can on the field.
Lundamatwe-Augustana Luth.-- CVP Report July 27-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
July, 27 2011
Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 2
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They have shelled corn and threshed the beans.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 5 bags 3 tins and 5 litters
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
The plots this season were affected by drought but the seed variety for both corn and beans were good.
5. Adaptation
The Evangelist said people who have been working on the plot and those who were passing around are eager to use the techniques on their own farms.
Comments/questions
The evangelist asked how to use storage pesticides other than shumba. We told them that they should read the instructions and use accordingly.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. The plot at the parish is a good example to them they still can lean from them and improve the yields.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 2nd Year
July, 27 2011
Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 2
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They have shelled corn and threshed the beans.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 5 bags 3 tins and 5 litters
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
The plots this season were affected by drought but the seed variety for both corn and beans were good.
5. Adaptation
The Evangelist said people who have been working on the plot and those who were passing around are eager to use the techniques on their own farms.
Comments/questions
The evangelist asked how to use storage pesticides other than shumba. We told them that they should read the instructions and use accordingly.
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better next farming season. The plot at the parish is a good example to them they still can lean from them and improve the yields.
Ipogoro - Augustana Luth; CVP Report for July 27, 2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 3rd Year
July, 27 2011
Village Ipogolo
Pastor NIckson Mwitula
Companion Augustana Luth.
Attendees 13
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handouts
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They have shelled corn and threshed beans.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 7 tins and 2 Litters
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They harvested more yields this season compared to the previous season even if they had little rain during the growing season. The crop residues they left on the ground helped to retain moisture which was a great resource to plants during the growing season.
5. Adaptation
Majority of the attendee have started using the techniques and Pastor Nixon has been involved in training other farmers after being invited by government leaders. That happened because they saw the progress of the plot at the parish. The parish also ranked second in Iringa municipal and they were invited to attend the zonal agricultural fair in Mbeya.
Pastor Nixon harvested 20 bags of corn from one acre which he raised using the techniques we teach on the demo plot.
Comments/questions
The requested to give them corn and bean varieties they planted last season. We told them that we will keep the same kind of varieties we gave them last year.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques taught. Pastor and Parish members are very happy with the performance of the corn demonstration plot this year.
Companion Village Project
Visit Report
6th Visit 3rd Year
July, 27 2011
Village Ipogolo
Pastor NIckson Mwitula
Companion Augustana Luth.
Attendees 13
Weather Sunny
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handouts
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. They have shelled corn and threshed beans.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 7 tins and 2 Litters
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They harvested more yields this season compared to the previous season even if they had little rain during the growing season. The crop residues they left on the ground helped to retain moisture which was a great resource to plants during the growing season.
5. Adaptation
Majority of the attendee have started using the techniques and Pastor Nixon has been involved in training other farmers after being invited by government leaders. That happened because they saw the progress of the plot at the parish. The parish also ranked second in Iringa municipal and they were invited to attend the zonal agricultural fair in Mbeya.
Pastor Nixon harvested 20 bags of corn from one acre which he raised using the techniques we teach on the demo plot.
Comments/questions
The requested to give them corn and bean varieties they planted last season. We told them that we will keep the same kind of varieties we gave them last year.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques taught. Pastor and Parish members are very happy with the performance of the corn demonstration plot this year.
Mwatasi-Trinity,Stillwtr., CVP Report for Sept 15, 2011
2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 15, 2011
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Lucas Kadinda
Companion Trinity, Stillwater
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been lower than those of the last year, spacing were wider than recommended and the area experience drought this year
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 3 bags 1 bag 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn plot was good however after maturity ears started to rot. There has been severe rotting problem. We are planning to change the variety next planting season. Beans performed well. The plots are in the steep slopes. We told them to make terraces in every after 10m. The terraces will reduce soil erosion and hence improve the fertility of the land.
5. Adaptation
5 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching then. They could not give the feedback of their farms because they have not yet harvested.
Comments/questions
Although fertilizers were applied, the yields some of the plants were very think, some were yellowish and in some part of the farm the yields were not good
Since the plots are in the steep slopes, there is possibility that fertilizers applied had been eroded down to the slope. There should be terraces in every after 10m that will reduce soil erosion of the farm
There is a problem with the finance of the agricultural activities in the village. We advised them to establish saving and credits cooperatives that will help them in agricultural finance.
Conclusion
We thank them for the good job they are doing. We told them that we will look for other corn varieties or other ways that might reduce the rotting problem.
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 15, 2011
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Lucas Kadinda
Companion Trinity, Stillwater
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been lower than those of the last year, spacing were wider than recommended and the area experience drought this year
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 3 bags 1 bag 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn plot was good however after maturity ears started to rot. There has been severe rotting problem. We are planning to change the variety next planting season. Beans performed well. The plots are in the steep slopes. We told them to make terraces in every after 10m. The terraces will reduce soil erosion and hence improve the fertility of the land.
5. Adaptation
5 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching then. They could not give the feedback of their farms because they have not yet harvested.
Comments/questions
Although fertilizers were applied, the yields some of the plants were very think, some were yellowish and in some part of the farm the yields were not good
Since the plots are in the steep slopes, there is possibility that fertilizers applied had been eroded down to the slope. There should be terraces in every after 10m that will reduce soil erosion of the farm
There is a problem with the finance of the agricultural activities in the village. We advised them to establish saving and credits cooperatives that will help them in agricultural finance.
Conclusion
We thank them for the good job they are doing. We told them that we will look for other corn varieties or other ways that might reduce the rotting problem.
Nduli-Christ the King; CVP Visit Report for July 26, 2011
2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
July, 26 2011
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King Lutheran, New Bringhton
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been higher than those of last two years.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 3 bags
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They like the corn and bean variety. During the growing season they managed the plots as they were instructed that is why they harvested more than normal farmers could harvest. When they planted they experienced drought but leaving crop residues on the ground helped to retain moisture.
5. Adaptation
Majority of the attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. They have been experiencing higher yields than they usually used to farm. The parish also ranked first in Iringa municipal and they were invited to attend the zonal agricultural fair in Mbeya and they were given a place to display the crops they are producing.
Comments/questions
How long they should store the grain when mixed with pesticides before they can use? If they use shumba as storage pesticide they should keep for six months before they can use. And if they use pesticide apart from shumba they should read the instructions to see how long they should store.
They wanted to know if the institute has plans to start buying crops from farmer. We told them that currently there are no such plans we are teaching they how to grow more and store the produce so that they can sell at the time when prices are higher.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques.
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
July, 26 2011
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King Lutheran, New Bringhton
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Nafeti, and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been higher than those of last two years.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 3 bags
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussions about the farming season
They like the corn and bean variety. During the growing season they managed the plots as they were instructed that is why they harvested more than normal farmers could harvest. When they planted they experienced drought but leaving crop residues on the ground helped to retain moisture.
5. Adaptation
Majority of the attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. They have been experiencing higher yields than they usually used to farm. The parish also ranked first in Iringa municipal and they were invited to attend the zonal agricultural fair in Mbeya and they were given a place to display the crops they are producing.
Comments/questions
How long they should store the grain when mixed with pesticides before they can use? If they use shumba as storage pesticide they should keep for six months before they can use. And if they use pesticide apart from shumba they should read the instructions to see how long they should store.
They wanted to know if the institute has plans to start buying crops from farmer. We told them that currently there are no such plans we are teaching they how to grow more and store the produce so that they can sell at the time when prices are higher.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques.
Ipalamwa Sec Sch CVP Report for Sept 16, 2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit (and 1nd Visit for the coming year) Year one
September, 16 2011
Village Ipalamwa sec school
Headmaster OmbeniSawike
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees About 20 students
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
This meeting was held together in the parish church. Students and Parish members participated in the meeting. Since this is the distant located plot, we delivered seeds and fertilizers for the preparation of the coming farming season
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides, seeds and fertilizers
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yields are very low
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags 2 tins
3. Discussion about the farming season
there has been problem with the management and the plot location. We told them that since last year was the first year to them, we expect better management of the plot this year. We told them to choose the location they think the plots will be successful next farming season. The same corn and bean variety will be used next farming season.
4. Demonstration
Planting and fertilizer applications:
We demonstrated on how to plant and apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans.
5. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Fertilizers for corn
Variety H6303 NPK
Amount 4bags 2 bags
Conclusion
We told them that we would like to see improvement on the plots next year. The aim of the plots is to teach students better farming practices. When plots are good, students will be attracted to learn and then to pass the knowledge to their parents.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit (and 1nd Visit for the coming year) Year one
September, 16 2011
Village Ipalamwa sec school
Headmaster OmbeniSawike
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees About 20 students
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
This meeting was held together in the parish church. Students and Parish members participated in the meeting. Since this is the distant located plot, we delivered seeds and fertilizers for the preparation of the coming farming season
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage pesticides, seeds and fertilizers
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yields are very low
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags 2 tins
3. Discussion about the farming season
there has been problem with the management and the plot location. We told them that since last year was the first year to them, we expect better management of the plot this year. We told them to choose the location they think the plots will be successful next farming season. The same corn and bean variety will be used next farming season.
4. Demonstration
Planting and fertilizer applications:
We demonstrated on how to plant and apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans.
5. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Fertilizers for corn
Variety H6303 NPK
Amount 4bags 2 bags
Conclusion
We told them that we would like to see improvement on the plots next year. The aim of the plots is to teach students better farming practices. When plots are good, students will be attracted to learn and then to pass the knowledge to their parents.
Kivalamo-Elim Luth - CVP Visit Report-Aug 11-2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit (and 1st for the coming year) Year Two
August 11, 2011
Village Kivalamo
Pastor Exaudi Mkeng’e
Companion Elim Lutheran, Scandia
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Claudy
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Nafeti&Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn was planted. We tested two seed variety here. Both got rotten at maturity because of the prolonged rainfall. The yield has not been good in the demonstration plots. Beans were not yet planted; they will be planted this coming season which starts this time of the year in Kivalamo. They few corn they got were not yet shelled.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
This area has long rainfall season. Most of the improved corn varieties cannot tolerate this weather and hence start to rot as the season continues. We asked them to try late planting. The corn plot will be divided into two parts. One will be planted improved variety seeds (late planting) and the other part will be planted local variety. All other practices will be the same in the whole plot.
5. Demonstration
Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans
6. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety H615 Uyole 96 NPK CAN NPK
Amount 4bags 40kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags
Comments/questions
We insisted on not burning the crop residues so that to build the soil fertility profile of their soil. Soil analysis has indicated that the organic matter content is low. Crop residues will help in increasing organic matter in the soil.
When should second application of fertilizers be done?
Farmers are advised to do second fertilizer application when plants are at knee high or after 60 days after planting. In the areas with excessive rainfall, second application can be split into two parts in which half of the amount been applied in each split.
Conclusion
The yield this year has not been good so as last year. We are trying to find the proper planting time in this area, thus why we have delivered seeds and fertilizers this month. We expect there will be changes in the performance if all recommendations are properly followed.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit (and 1st for the coming year) Year Two
August 11, 2011
Village Kivalamo
Pastor Exaudi Mkeng’e
Companion Elim Lutheran, Scandia
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Claudy
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Nafeti&Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn was planted. We tested two seed variety here. Both got rotten at maturity because of the prolonged rainfall. The yield has not been good in the demonstration plots. Beans were not yet planted; they will be planted this coming season which starts this time of the year in Kivalamo. They few corn they got were not yet shelled.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed on how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
This area has long rainfall season. Most of the improved corn varieties cannot tolerate this weather and hence start to rot as the season continues. We asked them to try late planting. The corn plot will be divided into two parts. One will be planted improved variety seeds (late planting) and the other part will be planted local variety. All other practices will be the same in the whole plot.
5. Demonstration
Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together. There should be at least 5cm apart. The spacing is 60×20cm for corn and 30×10cm for beans. Fertilizers should be applied to both corn and beans
6. Delivery
We delivered corn and bean seeds and fertilizers
Item Corn Beans Fertilizers for corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety H615 Uyole 96 NPK CAN NPK
Amount 4bags 40kg 2 bags 2 bags 2 bags
Comments/questions
We insisted on not burning the crop residues so that to build the soil fertility profile of their soil. Soil analysis has indicated that the organic matter content is low. Crop residues will help in increasing organic matter in the soil.
When should second application of fertilizers be done?
Farmers are advised to do second fertilizer application when plants are at knee high or after 60 days after planting. In the areas with excessive rainfall, second application can be split into two parts in which half of the amount been applied in each split.
Conclusion
The yield this year has not been good so as last year. We are trying to find the proper planting time in this area, thus why we have delivered seeds and fertilizers this month. We expect there will be changes in the performance if all recommendations are properly followed.
Kidugala(Njombe) - Emmanuel, Iowa; CVP Report for Sept 29-2011
2010 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6thVisit Year One
September 29, 2011
Village Kidugala
Pastor Wallence Lupenza
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, Iowa
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 10 bags 4 tins 8.5 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the past farming season
They said they have noticed some issues regarding the demonstration plot this year and they are working on correcting them next growing season. There big trees that shade the plot, the plan is to pruning them. Moreover, the spacing was a little bit wider than recommended. They will improve that this year. The corn and bean seed will be delivery earlier so that there will be no late planting this year. The same corn and bean seeds which were used last year will be used this year.
5. Adaptation
Some have started practicing the techniques. Pastor and other members are planning to farm the same way we teach next growing season.
Comments/questions
We want to try early planting; will it work in our environment?
We will try and see how the crops will perform. There is no problem with the early planting unless there is rodents or birds problem.
We have a marketing problem. The market is not reliable and the prices are too low?
You can organize yourselves in groups and find buyers collectively. In groups you will have stronger bargaining power. Mover ever group might help you to transport your crops to the places were buyers are available. We cannot promise you much about this, however when we get market information we will be passing them to you
Conclusion -- The pastor and parish members are very committed. They are planning on making the program successful in their area. We thank and remind them to keep the good work.
CompanionVillage Project
6thVisit Year One
September 29, 2011
Village Kidugala
Pastor Wallence Lupenza
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, Iowa
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Pongolani
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 10 bags 4 tins 8.5 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the past farming season
They said they have noticed some issues regarding the demonstration plot this year and they are working on correcting them next growing season. There big trees that shade the plot, the plan is to pruning them. Moreover, the spacing was a little bit wider than recommended. They will improve that this year. The corn and bean seed will be delivery earlier so that there will be no late planting this year. The same corn and bean seeds which were used last year will be used this year.
5. Adaptation
Some have started practicing the techniques. Pastor and other members are planning to farm the same way we teach next growing season.
Comments/questions
We want to try early planting; will it work in our environment?
We will try and see how the crops will perform. There is no problem with the early planting unless there is rodents or birds problem.
We have a marketing problem. The market is not reliable and the prices are too low?
You can organize yourselves in groups and find buyers collectively. In groups you will have stronger bargaining power. Mover ever group might help you to transport your crops to the places were buyers are available. We cannot promise you much about this, however when we get market information we will be passing them to you
Conclusion -- The pastor and parish members are very committed. They are planning on making the program successful in their area. We thank and remind them to keep the good work.
Image Sec School-Augustana Luth-CVP Report for Aug 2-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year One
July 27, 2011
Village Image sec school
Headmaster Andeck Ngogo
Companion Augustana Lutheran
Attendees About 30 form III students
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurements
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield in the demo plots are very poor in this site
Crop Corn
Yield per ½ acres 1 bags 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed Students on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
We discussed with the students on the causes of the failure of the demonstration plot. Reasons were unexpected shortage of rainfall, poor planting spacing and management. There have been some issues on management especially when students are in holidays. The plan was to find the way that will ensure proper and reliable management of the demonstration plot even if there are few or no students in the school.
Comments/questions
What type of storage pesticides that is more effective?
Since we have started the program we have been using “shumba”. To the places where we have distributed, farmers have said it is working effectively. Just remember to follow the recommendation and do not use expired pesticides.
Sometimes when fertilizers are used there is germination failure or plant dried. What is the reason?
Reason might be mixing of fertilizers and seeds at the time of planting or placing fertilizers too close when doing second application. Do not mix fertilizers and seeds and do not place fertilizers too close to the shoot of the plant. Fertilizers should be placed at least 5 cm from the seed or plant.
What types of seeds are needed?
This depends with the weather of the particular area. Crop varieties have different characteristics depending with the prevailing climatic condition of the given area.
What is the importance of the crop residues? Is it necessary to leave them on the farm?
Crop residues add organic matter in the soil, act as mulching to conserve moisture and return back some nutrients they contain when decompose. Yes, it is necessary to leave them without burning so as to improve the fertility of the soil
Conclusion
We told them that this is their first year. We expect better management and clear plan on how to take care of the plot next year. The success of the demonstration plot is highly depending on the management of both responsible teachers and students.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year One
July 27, 2011
Village Image sec school
Headmaster Andeck Ngogo
Companion Augustana Lutheran
Attendees About 30 form III students
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurements
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield in the demo plots are very poor in this site
Crop Corn
Yield per ½ acres 1 bags 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed Students on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
We discussed with the students on the causes of the failure of the demonstration plot. Reasons were unexpected shortage of rainfall, poor planting spacing and management. There have been some issues on management especially when students are in holidays. The plan was to find the way that will ensure proper and reliable management of the demonstration plot even if there are few or no students in the school.
Comments/questions
What type of storage pesticides that is more effective?
Since we have started the program we have been using “shumba”. To the places where we have distributed, farmers have said it is working effectively. Just remember to follow the recommendation and do not use expired pesticides.
Sometimes when fertilizers are used there is germination failure or plant dried. What is the reason?
Reason might be mixing of fertilizers and seeds at the time of planting or placing fertilizers too close when doing second application. Do not mix fertilizers and seeds and do not place fertilizers too close to the shoot of the plant. Fertilizers should be placed at least 5 cm from the seed or plant.
What types of seeds are needed?
This depends with the weather of the particular area. Crop varieties have different characteristics depending with the prevailing climatic condition of the given area.
What is the importance of the crop residues? Is it necessary to leave them on the farm?
Crop residues add organic matter in the soil, act as mulching to conserve moisture and return back some nutrients they contain when decompose. Yes, it is necessary to leave them without burning so as to improve the fertility of the soil
Conclusion
We told them that this is their first year. We expect better management and clear plan on how to take care of the plot next year. The success of the demonstration plot is highly depending on the management of both responsible teachers and students.
Bomalang'ombe Sec.School --Trinity, Stillwater --CVP Visit Sept 14-2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Two
September 14, 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Pastor Batista Lyandala
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater
Attendees 8 Students
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Most of the students are in holiday. We met just few students who have remained behind to do few school activities. We had discussion with the Second head mistress and few students.
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yields are poor in all plots
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 2 tins
3. Discussion about the farming season
There has been management issues of the plot. The spacing was wider and replanting was not done. We told them that they need to improve plots management next faming season. We can not assess the performance of the crop varieties we are introducing here because the yields have not been better. There should be a clear plan of how to take care of the plot next year.
Comments/questions
The second head mistress promised to improve management and follow up of the way the plots are handled. The teacher responsible will be appointed and students will be assign special task.
Conclusion
We visited the construction site of the school. A lot of constructions seem to go on here. We went to the newly constructed dinning hall and to the kitchen were crops are stored ready to be used for students meals. We asked them to do a good job next farming season.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Two
September 14, 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Pastor Batista Lyandala
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater
Attendees 8 Students
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa
Most of the students are in holiday. We met just few students who have remained behind to do few school activities. We had discussion with the Second head mistress and few students.
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yields are poor in all plots
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 2 tins
3. Discussion about the farming season
There has been management issues of the plot. The spacing was wider and replanting was not done. We told them that they need to improve plots management next faming season. We can not assess the performance of the crop varieties we are introducing here because the yields have not been better. There should be a clear plan of how to take care of the plot next year.
Comments/questions
The second head mistress promised to improve management and follow up of the way the plots are handled. The teacher responsible will be appointed and students will be assign special task.
Conclusion
We visited the construction site of the school. A lot of constructions seem to go on here. We went to the newly constructed dinning hall and to the kitchen were crops are stored ready to be used for students meals. We asked them to do a good job next farming season.
Kilolo - King of Kings; CVP Visit Report for Sept 13, 2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 13, 2011
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yona Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag institute staff Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The corn yield is high as it was last year. This is one of the best demonstration plot we have. There has been a problem with the suitability of the bean seeds we brought here. The bean yield is lower than that of the last year.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 15 bags 2 bags 1 tin
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn has performed well, the variety is good although does not tolerate prolonged rainfall season. Bean varieties did not perform as better as that of last year. We discussed with them that next planting season we will return the same variety we introduced the year before.
5. Adaptation
Some parish members have been started to adapt the techniques. Pastor and one parish member said they are using the techniques. Pastor is teaching other villagers spacing, fertilizer application, minimum tillage and other practices.
Comments/questions
Is the close spacing not affecting the yield?
Yes, close spacing may lead into low yield if it is not properly followed. We recommend that close spacing should go together with the enough amounts of the fertilizers applied. Fertilizers will reduce plant competition for the nutrients and lead into high yield
They said most of them would like to apply the techniques but some of the practices require buying inputs. As the inputs are getting expensive year after year, their ability to purchase them is getting lower and lower.
We advised them to establish self help groups and saving and credit cooperative
Conclusion
This is the best plot we had this year. We told Pastor that his management and the good work of the perish members has made this plot to be very good plot. We encouraged them to use the techniques to their farm so that to increase the yields of what they farm.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 13, 2011
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yona Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag institute staff Gabriel & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The corn yield is high as it was last year. This is one of the best demonstration plot we have. There has been a problem with the suitability of the bean seeds we brought here. The bean yield is lower than that of the last year.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 15 bags 2 bags 1 tin
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn has performed well, the variety is good although does not tolerate prolonged rainfall season. Bean varieties did not perform as better as that of last year. We discussed with them that next planting season we will return the same variety we introduced the year before.
5. Adaptation
Some parish members have been started to adapt the techniques. Pastor and one parish member said they are using the techniques. Pastor is teaching other villagers spacing, fertilizer application, minimum tillage and other practices.
Comments/questions
Is the close spacing not affecting the yield?
Yes, close spacing may lead into low yield if it is not properly followed. We recommend that close spacing should go together with the enough amounts of the fertilizers applied. Fertilizers will reduce plant competition for the nutrients and lead into high yield
They said most of them would like to apply the techniques but some of the practices require buying inputs. As the inputs are getting expensive year after year, their ability to purchase them is getting lower and lower.
We advised them to establish self help groups and saving and credit cooperative
Conclusion
This is the best plot we had this year. We told Pastor that his management and the good work of the perish members has made this plot to be very good plot. We encouraged them to use the techniques to their farm so that to increase the yields of what they farm.
Pommern-Gethsemane Luth., Maplewood; CVP Report for Sept 12-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year One
September 12, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev.Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. Corn was in the process of been shelled
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 4 tins 1 bag 3 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The plot performance has not been good. Late planting and wide spacing have reduced the yields of both corn and beans.
Comments/questions
Pastor said, this was the first year. They expect to do better in the coming year. The timely planting and spacing will be properly followed.
We told them one aim of the agricultural training we are conducting is to help farmers to increase production in small area. Farmers should farm small areas and be able to harvest more than what they do now
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better in their second year. We told them the importance of the demonstration plots to their parish members. We visited the rooms were the crops have been stored and then we left to Iringa town.
Companion Village Project
5th Visit Year One
September 12, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor Jenro Kivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel & Rev.Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. Corn was in the process of been shelled
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 4 bags 4 tins 1 bag 3 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The plot performance has not been good. Late planting and wide spacing have reduced the yields of both corn and beans.
Comments/questions
Pastor said, this was the first year. They expect to do better in the coming year. The timely planting and spacing will be properly followed.
We told them one aim of the agricultural training we are conducting is to help farmers to increase production in small area. Farmers should farm small areas and be able to harvest more than what they do now
Conclusion
We encouraged them to do better in their second year. We told them the importance of the demonstration plots to their parish members. We visited the rooms were the crops have been stored and then we left to Iringa town.
Itungi-Como Park Luth.; CVP Report for Sept 8-2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 8, 2011
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Como Park, St. Paul
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. This year the yield has been higher than those of the last year, spacing were good and plot management was as recommended. The plot performance has improved in this Parish.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 2 bags 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn and beans has performed better this season. The varieties are good and they yield high.
5. Adaptation
3 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. Pastor said he has practices the techniques and has been emphasized the parish members to do the same. All who have tried said they have experience increase of yields especially in corn
Comments/questions
Some plants were very thin, is this due to close planting?
Close planting is good because increases yield in the farm. However the close spacing requires sufficient application of fertilizers. If there were thing plants in some part of the farm that might be due to insufficient application of fertilizers or soil erosion that lead to fertilizers been taken away. Crop residues and minimum tillage helps to reduce soil erosion.
Conclusion
We congratulate them for the good job they did in taking care of the demonstration plot. We encouraged them to utilize the knowledge they get from the whole training program.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
September 8, 2011
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Como Park, St. Paul
Attendees 14
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Don and Karen
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. This year the yield has been higher than those of the last year, spacing were good and plot management was as recommended. The plot performance has improved in this Parish.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 14 bags 2 bags 2 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn and beans has performed better this season. The varieties are good and they yield high.
5. Adaptation
3 attendees said they have been practicing some of the techniques we have been teaching them. Pastor said he has practices the techniques and has been emphasized the parish members to do the same. All who have tried said they have experience increase of yields especially in corn
Comments/questions
Some plants were very thin, is this due to close planting?
Close planting is good because increases yield in the farm. However the close spacing requires sufficient application of fertilizers. If there were thing plants in some part of the farm that might be due to insufficient application of fertilizers or soil erosion that lead to fertilizers been taken away. Crop residues and minimum tillage helps to reduce soil erosion.
Conclusion
We congratulate them for the good job they did in taking care of the demonstration plot. We encouraged them to utilize the knowledge they get from the whole training program.
Ihemi-Christiania Luth., CVP Report for Aug 1, 2011
2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
August 1, 2011
Village Ihemi
Pastor AnaniaKadege
Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. We met them threshing the corn with hand (hand beating). We tested the moisture content of the corn, it was 16%. We told them to dry more the corn (until moisture content gets below 12%) before they pack and store in the bags. This year the corn plot have done well, the management was good and the yield is high. Unfortunately bean plot was infested by bean maggots. Almost all plants dried at flowering stage.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 2.5 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn variety is good. It yields higher than the local variety. Bean crop has been a failure due to a disease.
5. Adaptation
Most of them have been asome of the techniques. District Pastor showed us his yield which he got from his farm after using the techniques.
Comments/questions
We instructed them to apply pesticides within 3-5 days when the bean plants emerge so that to kill the bean flies that lay eggs which later or turn into bean maggots and kill the plants. We will remind them at the time we bring bean seeds in this village.
They said would like to try growing bean variety called “khaki”. The variety has a good market in this area. We told them that we will see if we can get the variety from the research institutes were we buy the bean seeds.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques taught. Pastor and Parish members are very happy with the performance of the corn demonstration plot this year.
CompanionVillage Project
6th Visit Year Three
August 1, 2011
Village Ihemi
Pastor AnaniaKadege
Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. We met them threshing the corn with hand (hand beating). We tested the moisture content of the corn, it was 16%. We told them to dry more the corn (until moisture content gets below 12%) before they pack and store in the bags. This year the corn plot have done well, the management was good and the yield is high. Unfortunately bean plot was infested by bean maggots. Almost all plants dried at flowering stage.
Crop Corn Beans
Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 2.5 tins
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
Corn variety is good. It yields higher than the local variety. Bean crop has been a failure due to a disease.
5. Adaptation
Most of them have been asome of the techniques. District Pastor showed us his yield which he got from his farm after using the techniques.
Comments/questions
We instructed them to apply pesticides within 3-5 days when the bean plants emerge so that to kill the bean flies that lay eggs which later or turn into bean maggots and kill the plants. We will remind them at the time we bring bean seeds in this village.
They said would like to try growing bean variety called “khaki”. The variety has a good market in this area. We told them that we will see if we can get the variety from the research institutes were we buy the bean seeds.
Conclusion
We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adapt the techniques taught. Pastor and Parish members are very happy with the performance of the corn demonstration plot this year.
Ifunda - House of Prayer -- CVP Visit Aug 6-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year One
August 6, 2011
Village Ifunda
Pastor Jenoca Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 2
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn has been harvested. The yield has been low. Beans were not planted in the last rainy season. They will be planted next week (September 13, 2011).
Crop Corn
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags
Unfortunately, they did not record the yield in 10 miters as instructed.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn plot issues with the soil profile. At the beginning the plants were yellowish later on they turn green but still were very thin. Last month Three Professors from University of Minnesota visited Iringa. One of them was soil science professor, Mike …………… We visited the plot and his advice was that the land had hard soil pan just few inches from the surface. The hard pan has limited the growth of the plant roots. There is nothing these farmers can do. We discussed with the Pastor on changing the plot location. In the coming farming season they will have a new plot located close to the Parish
Comments/questions
In our discussion with the Pastor, he said they will make sure all the plots are located close to the parish. This will ensure good management and access to many parish members.
Conclusion
We did not get big audience here because the information about our visit was delayed. We told them that we will make sure we communicate with them earlier for the Pastor to announce to all parish members.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year One
August 6, 2011
Village Ifunda
Pastor Jenoca Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 2
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Corn has been harvested. The yield has been low. Beans were not planted in the last rainy season. They will be planted next week (September 13, 2011).
Crop Corn
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags
Unfortunately, they did not record the yield in 10 miters as instructed.
3. Storage
We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains.
4. Discussion about the farming season
The corn plot issues with the soil profile. At the beginning the plants were yellowish later on they turn green but still were very thin. Last month Three Professors from University of Minnesota visited Iringa. One of them was soil science professor, Mike …………… We visited the plot and his advice was that the land had hard soil pan just few inches from the surface. The hard pan has limited the growth of the plant roots. There is nothing these farmers can do. We discussed with the Pastor on changing the plot location. In the coming farming season they will have a new plot located close to the Parish
Comments/questions
In our discussion with the Pastor, he said they will make sure all the plots are located close to the parish. This will ensure good management and access to many parish members.
Conclusion
We did not get big audience here because the information about our visit was delayed. We told them that we will make sure we communicate with them earlier for the Pastor to announce to all parish members.
Tungamalenga - Shepherd of the Valley; CVP Report for July 29-2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
July 29, 2011
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor NaftalNgamillo
Companion Shephered of Valley Lutheran Church
Attendees 1
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been poor in these plots
Crop Corn Rice Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags 2 tins 2 bags 2 tins -
3. Discussion about the farming season
as it was last year, there has been irrigation and management problems. This area experience drought, lack of irrigation definitely lead into crop failure. In our previous visits we reported poor spacing and lack of replanting.
Comments/questions
We discussed with the pastor about continue with the demonstration plot. We told him that he should discuss with his parish members if the need a demonstration plot for the coming year. They should also discuss about the management of the plots. Continue with the plot is up to their commitment and the decision of their companion congregation.
Conclusion
Much of the discussion was done between Ag institute staff and the Pastor. The rest of the parish members were not present. Pastor said they went to participate in the voluntary community activity. We went to see the harvest in the Pastor’s house and then we left back to Iringa.
Companion Village Project
6th Visit Year Three
July 29, 2011
Village Tungamalenga
Pastor NaftalNgamillo
Companion Shephered of Valley Lutheran Church
Attendees 1
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purposes of the visit
• To collect the yield measurement
• To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba”
• End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season
Topics
1. Review of the handouts
• 6th Visit instruction handout
• Yield recording sheet
2. Harvesting
Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield this year has been poor in these plots
Crop Corn Rice Beans
Yield per ½ acres 2 bags 2 tins 2 bags 2 tins -
3. Discussion about the farming season
as it was last year, there has been irrigation and management problems. This area experience drought, lack of irrigation definitely lead into crop failure. In our previous visits we reported poor spacing and lack of replanting.
Comments/questions
We discussed with the pastor about continue with the demonstration plot. We told him that he should discuss with his parish members if the need a demonstration plot for the coming year. They should also discuss about the management of the plots. Continue with the plot is up to their commitment and the decision of their companion congregation.
Conclusion
Much of the discussion was done between Ag institute staff and the Pastor. The rest of the parish members were not present. Pastor said they went to participate in the voluntary community activity. We went to see the harvest in the Pastor’s house and then we left back to Iringa.
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