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

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

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

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

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

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

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