2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
December 7, 2011
Village Ipogoro
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran, W.S. Paul
Attendees 16
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
This demonstration was conducted by Pastor Nixon Mwitula to his parish members. Pastor has become an agricultural expert. He has been invited to various places to share with people his farming experience and knowledge he has gained from the agricultural training program conducted by the Institute of Agricultural of Tumaini University. This time the Institute decided to let Pastor run the demonstration meeting to his parish. We delivered corn seeds, bean seeds and fertilizers.
Purpose
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Pastor demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. He insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered by the institute of Agriculture
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Conclusion
We expect better results as that of last year and probably more. We got the reports from Pastor that many people are now adapting the farming techniques. The success of the program is highly depending on the commitment and management offered by the Pastor and parish members to the plots. Through the years we have seen great commitment and good management of the Pastor Nixon. Ipogoro has become one of the best places to conduct this program.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Wami - Pyrethrum Co of Tanzania-CVP Report Dec 7-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Wami
Pastor/Leader Pascal Fyataga (Parish Pastor)
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staff Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose of the visit
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
The Visit
There is funeral in this village; most of the villagers are attending the funeral ceremony. When institute of agriculture staffs and the field officer of PCT arrived, there were one personal (an evangelist) remained behind to meet them. He received the fertilizers and seeds. It was planned to have introductory meeting and planting demonstration on the other day.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
Pyrethrum is expected to be major income generation crop in this village. Corn and bean demonstration plots will be established together with pyrethrum plot. Aim is to provide farming training in both food and cash crops so as to increase agricultural production and help farmers to improve their lives.
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Wami
Pastor/Leader Pascal Fyataga (Parish Pastor)
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staff Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose of the visit
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
The Visit
There is funeral in this village; most of the villagers are attending the funeral ceremony. When institute of agriculture staffs and the field officer of PCT arrived, there were one personal (an evangelist) remained behind to meet them. He received the fertilizers and seeds. It was planned to have introductory meeting and planting demonstration on the other day.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
Pyrethrum is expected to be major income generation crop in this village. Corn and bean demonstration plots will be established together with pyrethrum plot. Aim is to provide farming training in both food and cash crops so as to increase agricultural production and help farmers to improve their lives.
Ukumbi - Pyrethrum Co of Tanzania - CVP Report Dec 6-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 06, 2011
Village Ukumbi
Pastor/Leader Reuben Nendya
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staffs Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot.
After PCT field officer spoke, participants wanted to know where they could be getting seedlings for the pyrethrum plots. Mr. Chaula told them that current, PCT provides seedlings to the farmers. Nursery will be established close to the village and from it seedlings will be distributed to those who want to grow pyrethrum.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Questions
Conclusion
Villagers were told that pyrethrum requires good management. For flower to get high price in the market, appropriate agronomic practices should be carried out on appropriate time. This is the main reason of establishing a pyrethrum demonstration plot here. It is expected that from the demonstration plots people will lean the practices and apply in their farms.
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 06, 2011
Village Ukumbi
Pastor/Leader Reuben Nendya
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute/PCT Staffs Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot.
After PCT field officer spoke, participants wanted to know where they could be getting seedlings for the pyrethrum plots. Mr. Chaula told them that current, PCT provides seedlings to the farmers. Nursery will be established close to the village and from it seedlings will be distributed to those who want to grow pyrethrum.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Questions
Conclusion
Villagers were told that pyrethrum requires good management. For flower to get high price in the market, appropriate agronomic practices should be carried out on appropriate time. This is the main reason of establishing a pyrethrum demonstration plot here. It is expected that from the demonstration plots people will lean the practices and apply in their farms.
Ugesa - Christ Luth, Marine on St.Croix-CVP Rpt - Dec 7-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Ugesa
Pastor Pascal Fyataga
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
This village has been visited twice. In the first visit corn demonstrations were conducted and in the second visit Pyrethrum demonstration were introduced.
FIRST DEMONSTRATRION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
SECOND DEMONSTRATION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
Introduction of Pyrethrum demonstration program
• Pyrethrum demonstration
People in Ugesa seem to be very committed to the agricultural demonstration program. Pastor insisted that he and his parish members will work hard to ensure the success of the program. They have been growing pyrethrum. They said they will be glad to learn more from the demonstration plot
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He told villagers that when they start to grow pyrethrum, PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted in January
Conclusion
In all the visits participants were very interested especially with the pyrethrum demonstration plots. They were told corn and beans will give them food to feed their families and pyrethrum will provide income to their families.
Companion Village Project
1st Visit, Year One
December 7, 2011
Village Ugesa
Pastor Pascal Fyataga
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
This village has been visited twice. In the first visit corn demonstrations were conducted and in the second visit Pyrethrum demonstration were introduced.
FIRST DEMONSTRATRION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
SECOND DEMONSTRATION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
Introduction of Pyrethrum demonstration program
• Pyrethrum demonstration
People in Ugesa seem to be very committed to the agricultural demonstration program. Pastor insisted that he and his parish members will work hard to ensure the success of the program. They have been growing pyrethrum. They said they will be glad to learn more from the demonstration plot
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He told villagers that when they start to grow pyrethrum, PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted in January
Conclusion
In all the visits participants were very interested especially with the pyrethrum demonstration plots. They were told corn and beans will give them food to feed their families and pyrethrum will provide income to their families.
Ruaha Mbuyuni - Holy Trinity, New Prague, MN - CVP Report Nov 7-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 07, 2011
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni
Pastor Elia Konga
Companion Holy Trinity Ev.Lutheran Church
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Plot
Issues such as plot management and irrigation problems at the Kwale preaching point were discussed. The plots have not been doing well since they were established. Pastor and other parish leaders have decided to move the plots back to the parish, in hoping of increasing supervision and improve management
.
Conclusion
This is one of the irrigated plot in the program. The yield has not been good yet. They said they had water and irrigation issues last season. However more people in this place have learned the techniques and they are now applying in their farms.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 07, 2011
Village Ruaha Mbuyuni
Pastor Elia Konga
Companion Holy Trinity Ev.Lutheran Church
Attendees 10
Weather Sunny
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Plot
Issues such as plot management and irrigation problems at the Kwale preaching point were discussed. The plots have not been doing well since they were established. Pastor and other parish leaders have decided to move the plots back to the parish, in hoping of increasing supervision and improve management
.
Conclusion
This is one of the irrigated plot in the program. The yield has not been good yet. They said they had water and irrigation issues last season. However more people in this place have learned the techniques and they are now applying in their farms.
Pommern Secondary Sch - Faith Luth-CVP Report Nov 25-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern Secondary School
Headmaster Shadrack Nyaulingo
Companion Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake
Attendees About 20 stidents
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
This is the new place in the program. Students and teachers were told that the program is expected to be successful here. To be successful the program requires commitment and good management of the plots.
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern Secondary School
Headmaster Shadrack Nyaulingo
Companion Faith Lutheran, Forest Lake
Attendees About 20 stidents
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
This is the new place in the program. Students and teachers were told that the program is expected to be successful here. To be successful the program requires commitment and good management of the plots.
Pommern Parish - Faith Luth - CVP Report Nov 25-2011
2010 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor JenroKivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. They were told that the success of the program highly depend on the commitment and management offered by the parish members to the plot. Better management of the plot will give better results in the plots, and hence better results will encourage many parish members to participate in the program and adapt the techniques. .
CompanionVillage Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Pommern
Pastor JenroKivamba and Himidi Saga (District Pastor)
Companion Gethsemane Lutheran, Maplewood
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. They were told that the success of the program highly depend on the commitment and management offered by the parish members to the plot. Better management of the plot will give better results in the plots, and hence better results will encourage many parish members to participate in the program and adapt the techniques. .
Ng'ang'ange - Roseville Lutheran - CVP Rpt - Nov 24-2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 24, 2011
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Rainy
Staffs Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and applying fertilizer in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Type Amount (bags)
Local Variety NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant Local variety in the demo plot. The local varieties do not yield high but they have high ability to tolerate continuous rainfall. This will prevent or reduce the rooting incidents after maturity.
Conclusion
There have been low improvements in these plots. Management has been a problem here. The parish members were told importance of taking good care of the demonstration plots. The training conducted in these plots can help to increase productivity hence to improve their livelihoods.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 24, 2011
Village Ng’ang’ange
Pastor Simon Msula
Companion Roseville Lutheran
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Rainy
Staffs Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and applying fertilizer in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Type Amount (bags)
Local Variety NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant Local variety in the demo plot. The local varieties do not yield high but they have high ability to tolerate continuous rainfall. This will prevent or reduce the rooting incidents after maturity.
Conclusion
There have been low improvements in these plots. Management has been a problem here. The parish members were told importance of taking good care of the demonstration plots. The training conducted in these plots can help to increase productivity hence to improve their livelihoods.
Nduli- Christ the King -- CVP Report Nov 17-2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 17, 2011
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King Lutheran, New Bringhton
Attendees 15
Weather for the past month Dry
Inst staff Don, Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Floods
The Nduli area got heavy rainfall on the December 11. In some parts of the village, there were a flood which was unexpected situation in Nduli. The rainfall caused part of the plot to be swept out by the flooded water (see the pictures). Seeds and fertilizers were washed out. We visited the area and advised them to do replanting as soon as possible. The replanting was done few days later.
Conclusion
This is one of the place where demonstration plots are doing very well. Pastor and parish members are very committed to the program. We expect the same success this year too.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 17, 2011
Village Nduli
Pastor Laiton Muyinga
Companion Christ the King Lutheran, New Bringhton
Attendees 15
Weather for the past month Dry
Inst staff Don, Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Floods
The Nduli area got heavy rainfall on the December 11. In some parts of the village, there were a flood which was unexpected situation in Nduli. The rainfall caused part of the plot to be swept out by the flooded water (see the pictures). Seeds and fertilizers were washed out. We visited the area and advised them to do replanting as soon as possible. The replanting was done few days later.
Conclusion
This is one of the place where demonstration plots are doing very well. Pastor and parish members are very committed to the program. We expect the same success this year too.
Mwatasi-Trinity - CVP Report Nov 21-2011
2008 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 21, 2011
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Lucas Kadinda
Companion Trinity, Stillwater
Attendees 13
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Pongolani & Rev. mang’ulisa
Purposes
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
Conclusion
Last year their plots had better improvements. It is expected to have more improvements this year. They should follow instructions and manage well the plots.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 21, 2011
Village Mwatasi
Pastor Lucas Kadinda
Companion Trinity, Stillwater
Attendees 13
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Pongolani & Rev. mang’ulisa
Purposes
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
Conclusion
Last year their plots had better improvements. It is expected to have more improvements this year. They should follow instructions and manage well the plots.
Mlowa - Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN - Oct 31-2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
October 31, 2011
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor Lutheran, Apple Valley
Attendees 36
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mangulisa, John and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
Can we also test other drought resistant corn varieties?
Yes you can do that. There other drought resistant corn varieties such as SITUKA, DK8031, SIDICO etc. In the demonstration plot we are testing Pioneer 3253 which is also drought resistant corn variety.
Some of the bean grains had dots and they were not good for the market
These dots occur if there no enough water to irrigate at the time of the grain filling. Keep on irrigation the bean plots until the maturity has been reached and leave the plants to dry.
This corn variety has one year only?
Two ear varieties would require higher amount of rainfall or more irrigation water. However what determine higher yield in high plant population. Close spacing and proper fertilizer application will lead into higher yield.
Conclusion
We had big crowd today. We told them that their plot last year had better improvements. We expect more improvements this year. They should follow instructions and manage well the plots.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
October 31, 2011
Village Mlowa
Pastor Lunogelo Mbwilo
Companion Christus Victor Lutheran, Apple Valley
Attendees 36
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mangulisa, John and Pongolani
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
Can we also test other drought resistant corn varieties?
Yes you can do that. There other drought resistant corn varieties such as SITUKA, DK8031, SIDICO etc. In the demonstration plot we are testing Pioneer 3253 which is also drought resistant corn variety.
Some of the bean grains had dots and they were not good for the market
These dots occur if there no enough water to irrigate at the time of the grain filling. Keep on irrigation the bean plots until the maturity has been reached and leave the plants to dry.
This corn variety has one year only?
Two ear varieties would require higher amount of rainfall or more irrigation water. However what determine higher yield in high plant population. Close spacing and proper fertilizer application will lead into higher yield.
Conclusion
We had big crowd today. We told them that their plot last year had better improvements. We expect more improvements this year. They should follow instructions and manage well the plots.
Mlafu - Our Saviors, Stillwater, MN - Nov 9-2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 09, 2011
Village Mlafu
Pastor Daiso Mpesa
Companion Our Savior’s, Stillwater
Attendees 16
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H615 8 Uyole Njano 30kg NPK 4
Conclusion
Mlafu is one of the site with great improvement. The demonstration plots have been performing very well. On average, participants in the demonstration meeting are higher compared with other places. The commitment and good management shown in the past two seasons is expected this season too.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 09, 2011
Village Mlafu
Pastor Daiso Mpesa
Companion Our Savior’s, Stillwater
Attendees 16
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute staff Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H615 8 Uyole Njano 30kg NPK 4
Conclusion
Mlafu is one of the site with great improvement. The demonstration plots have been performing very well. On average, participants in the demonstration meeting are higher compared with other places. The commitment and good management shown in the past two seasons is expected this season too.
Mkimbizi - Immanuel, St. Paul - CVP Report Nov 17-2011
2009 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 17, 2011
Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrose Mwakikoti
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, St. Paul
Attendees 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Inst staff Don, Pongolani and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod, Immanuel Lutheran and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Conclusion
This plot is now going into the third year. We expect them to have good experience and hence they will well manage the plots as instructed by the institute. Pastor and Parish members said they were grateful for the program in their parish.
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year Three
November 17, 2011
Village Mkimbizi
Pastor Ambrose Mwakikoti
Companion Immanuel Lutheran, St. Paul
Attendees 3
Weather for the past month Dry
Inst staff Don, Pongolani and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod, Immanuel Lutheran and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Conclusion
This plot is now going into the third year. We expect them to have good experience and hence they will well manage the plots as instructed by the institute. Pastor and Parish members said they were grateful for the program in their parish.
Mgama - St. Paul Luth - CVP Report Nov 23-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 23, 2011
Village Mgama
Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa
Companion St. Paul Luthern
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 4
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
How to deal with termites’ problem?
Do regular weeding to keep the farm clean and if the problem is severe use pesticides that has been designed to control termites
Why is it recommended to mix seeds and fertilizers?
Fertilizers can kill the seed and prevent germination. Place a seed and fertilizer at least 5cm apart
How many times should we weed?
Do weeding whenever there is the need of weeding of the farm. You should not let the weed to grow more than 3inches
Conclusion
Their plots are about 1km from the church. We told them to make sure the plots gets all the management recommended according to the instructions. We expect success in this village.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 23, 2011
Village Mgama
Pastor Edward Mgeyekwa
Companion St. Paul Luthern
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 4
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
How to deal with termites’ problem?
Do regular weeding to keep the farm clean and if the problem is severe use pesticides that has been designed to control termites
Why is it recommended to mix seeds and fertilizers?
Fertilizers can kill the seed and prevent germination. Place a seed and fertilizer at least 5cm apart
How many times should we weed?
Do weeding whenever there is the need of weeding of the farm. You should not let the weed to grow more than 3inches
Conclusion
Their plots are about 1km from the church. We told them to make sure the plots gets all the management recommended according to the instructions. We expect success in this village.
Magulilwa - Amazing Grace, Inver Grove Heights, MN - Nov 22-2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
3RD Visit Year three
November 22, 2011
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Tula Lukosi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 5
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Don
It is the busy village. Many people are in the fields preparing their farms. Few people have attended the demonstration today. Pastor told us, she could not get more people because they expect rain soon and many people are planting now.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H628 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
Evangelist and three other people said they have tried the techniques taught in the demonstration meetings. One advantage they have experience is the yield increase. One said he used to get 6 – 7 bags per acre now he is getting 20bags per acre.
Conclusion
Magulilwa has been showing yield improvement. It is good land for farming. We told them if they follow all the recommendation as instructed they might be able to increase yields three to fourth times.
Companion Village Project
3RD Visit Year three
November 22, 2011
Village Magulilwa
Pastor Tula Lukosi
Companion Amazing Grace
Attendees 5
Weather Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Don
It is the busy village. Many people are in the fields preparing their farms. Few people have attended the demonstration today. Pastor told us, she could not get more people because they expect rain soon and many people are planting now.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H628 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
Evangelist and three other people said they have tried the techniques taught in the demonstration meetings. One advantage they have experience is the yield increase. One said he used to get 6 – 7 bags per acre now he is getting 20bags per acre.
Conclusion
Magulilwa has been showing yield improvement. It is good land for farming. We told them if they follow all the recommendation as instructed they might be able to increase yields three to fourth times.
Magome - Elim Lutheran - CVP Report Nov 11-2011
2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year one
November 11, 2011
Village Magome
Pastor Samwel Kasuga
Companion Elim Lutheran Church Foundation, Scandia
Attendees
Weather 21
Rainny
Reporters Pongolani and Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
The plot has been prepared for planting. Since they are farming in the slopes of the maintains, they were advised to make terraces to prevent soil erosion and fertilizers wash
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year one
November 11, 2011
Village Magome
Pastor Samwel Kasuga
Companion Elim Lutheran Church Foundation, Scandia
Attendees
Weather 21
Rainny
Reporters Pongolani and Rev. Lunodzo Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
The plot has been prepared for planting. Since they are farming in the slopes of the maintains, they were advised to make terraces to prevent soil erosion and fertilizers wash
Lusinga - PYRETHRUM - Report of Dec 8-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 8, 2011
Village Lusinga
Pastor/Leader Galosi Kwamba
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag inst/ PCT Staff Magnus Chaula (PCT), Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in January.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
This program’s success depend on the commitment of the villagers. The villagers were assured the continuous support in the demonstration plot by the PCT and Institute of Agriculture as long as they commit themselves to the program and take good care of the demonstration plots.
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 8, 2011
Village Lusinga
Pastor/Leader Galosi Kwamba
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 11
Weather for the past month Dry
Ag inst/ PCT Staff Magnus Chaula (PCT), Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in January.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
This program’s success depend on the commitment of the villagers. The villagers were assured the continuous support in the demonstration plot by the PCT and Institute of Agriculture as long as they commit themselves to the program and take good care of the demonstration plots.
Lundamatwe - Augustana Luth-CVP Report Nov 21-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 21, 2011
Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 11
Weather Sunny
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
o Rain gauge
Pastor Nixon instructed them on how to properly use rain gauge and record rainfall amount.
Questions/comments
How many cups of fertilizers should we put per hole?
Put two cups of fertilizers per hole. Make sure you do not mix fertilizers with seeds when you do the application
If I am using cow manure, what spacing is recommended?
When you use cow manure, use a little bit of wider spacing such as 60cm by 30 or 40cm. However cow manure do not have high amount of Nitrogen, try to get industrial nitrogenous fertilizers for the second application.
How should we store fertilizers?
Store fertilizers under the shaded structures of in the house store room. The area should be dry where rain cannot reach.
Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. Better management of the plot will give them good lessons about fertilizers applications, seeds performance and effectiveness of other agronomic practices.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 21, 2011
Village Lundamatwe
Pastor Nixon Mwitula
Companion Augustana Lutheran Church
Attendees 11
Weather Sunny
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
o Rain gauge
Pastor Nixon instructed them on how to properly use rain gauge and record rainfall amount.
Questions/comments
How many cups of fertilizers should we put per hole?
Put two cups of fertilizers per hole. Make sure you do not mix fertilizers with seeds when you do the application
If I am using cow manure, what spacing is recommended?
When you use cow manure, use a little bit of wider spacing such as 60cm by 30 or 40cm. However cow manure do not have high amount of Nitrogen, try to get industrial nitrogenous fertilizers for the second application.
How should we store fertilizers?
Store fertilizers under the shaded structures of in the house store room. The area should be dry where rain cannot reach.
Conclusion
We expect better results than that of last year. Better management of the plot will give them good lessons about fertilizers applications, seeds performance and effectiveness of other agronomic practices.
Lulanzi Parish - Christ Lutheran, Lake Elmo, MN -Nov 23-2011
2009CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year Three
November 23, 2011
Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ Lutheran, Lake Amo
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Staffs Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
In this village it is intended to establish pyrethrum demonstration plot by the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT), the pyrethrum farming training will be conducted together with corn and beans farming trainings. Therefore in this visit, Field officer from PCT together with Institute of Agriculture staffs conducted demonstrations.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
• Preparation for pyrethrum demonstration plot
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
• Pyrethrum
Pyrethrum has been grown here for long time. It is high altitude area that experience very cold weather. The area receives enough rainfall. The climate is suitable for pyrethrum. Farmers seem to be worried about the market
Field officer from PCT spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in January.
Conclusion
We expect improvement in the demonstration plots in Lulanzi this year. It was insisted that the success of the program should go together with the farmers adopting the farming practices to their own farms.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year Three
November 23, 2011
Village Lulanzi
Pastor Tuluwene Gavile
Companion Christ Lutheran, Lake Amo
Attendees 9
Weather for the past month Dry
Staffs Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
In this village it is intended to establish pyrethrum demonstration plot by the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT), the pyrethrum farming training will be conducted together with corn and beans farming trainings. Therefore in this visit, Field officer from PCT together with Institute of Agriculture staffs conducted demonstrations.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
• Preparation for pyrethrum demonstration plot
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
• Pyrethrum
Pyrethrum has been grown here for long time. It is high altitude area that experience very cold weather. The area receives enough rainfall. The climate is suitable for pyrethrum. Farmers seem to be worried about the market
Field officer from PCT spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in January.
Conclusion
We expect improvement in the demonstration plots in Lulanzi this year. It was insisted that the success of the program should go together with the farmers adopting the farming practices to their own farms.
Lukani - CVP Visit Report Dec 8-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project
3nd Visit, Year One
December 8, 2011
Village Lukani
Pastor Najabeli Madembo
Companion St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran
Attendees 13
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Villagers gathered around the evangelist house close to the demonstration plots. Demonstrations were conducted there.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
Lugala village is new in the program. Villagers have shown commitment and are promising success of the program. They were told to make sure they follow the instructions as given by the institute to successfully perform the program.
Companion Village Project
3nd Visit, Year One
December 8, 2011
Village Lukani
Pastor Najabeli Madembo
Companion St. Stephen the Martyr Lutheran
Attendees 13
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Villagers gathered around the evangelist house close to the demonstration plots. Demonstrations were conducted there.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
Lugala village is new in the program. Villagers have shown commitment and are promising success of the program. They were told to make sure they follow the instructions as given by the institute to successfully perform the program.
Lugala - CVP Visit Report Nov 21-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project
3nd Visit, Year One
November 21, 2011
Village Lugala
Evangelist Lazaro Nyinge
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Claudy
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
Can we use Urea to our farms?
Yes you can use urea in your farms. Urea is good nitrogenous fertilizers and it will be suitable to your soil. In the demonstration plot we are going to use CAN which is as good as Urea
How can we recognize fake fertilizers before we buy?
It is difficult to recognize fake fertilizers by naked eyes. However, I would advise you to buy seeds and fertilizers from reliable agrochemical dealers.
Can you be able to come on Sunday so that you can talk to large crowd?
It is difficult to do that because we do not work on Sunday. However we will think about that.
Conclusion
We gave them an example of the success of Ipogoro and we advised them to learn from the great performance of their Parish. We told them they can ask their Pastor if they have questions about the plots. Pastor has been in the program for three years and he is expert now.
Companion Village Project
3nd Visit, Year One
November 21, 2011
Village Lugala
Evangelist Lazaro Nyinge
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 8
Weather for the past month Claudy
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
Can we use Urea to our farms?
Yes you can use urea in your farms. Urea is good nitrogenous fertilizers and it will be suitable to your soil. In the demonstration plot we are going to use CAN which is as good as Urea
How can we recognize fake fertilizers before we buy?
It is difficult to recognize fake fertilizers by naked eyes. However, I would advise you to buy seeds and fertilizers from reliable agrochemical dealers.
Can you be able to come on Sunday so that you can talk to large crowd?
It is difficult to do that because we do not work on Sunday. However we will think about that.
Conclusion
We gave them an example of the success of Ipogoro and we advised them to learn from the great performance of their Parish. We told them they can ask their Pastor if they have questions about the plots. Pastor has been in the program for three years and he is expert now.
Kilolo-CVP Visit Report - Nov 25-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezron Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran, Rush City
Attendees 13
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
They were reminded that success of the program is highly depending on the commitment and management offered by the parish members to the plot. Better management of the plot will give better results in the plots, and hence better results will encourage many parish members to participate in the program and adapt the techniques. .
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Kitowo
Pastor Hezron Kiswaga
Companion First Evangelical Lutheran, Rush City
Attendees 13
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Rev.Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
It was demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. It was insisted that during planting seeds and fertilizers should not be placed together in a hole. Fertilizers should be at least 5cm from the seed.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
They were reminded that success of the program is highly depending on the commitment and management offered by the parish members to the plot. Better management of the plot will give better results in the plots, and hence better results will encourage many parish members to participate in the program and adapt the techniques. .
Friday, February 17, 2012
Kitasengwa-Raquet Family Foundation; CVP Report Nov 18-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 18, 2011
Village Kitasengwa
Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees 34
Weather for the past month Dry
Inst staff Don, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod, Raquet family foundation and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
planting preparations has begun here. The land has been prepared as instructed. The program requires minimum tillage and leaving crop residues in the fields. These practices were emphasized today.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 18, 2011
Village Kitasengwa
Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees 34
Weather for the past month Dry
Inst staff Don, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, Don delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod, Raquet family foundation and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
planting preparations has begun here. The land has been prepared as instructed. The program requires minimum tillage and leaving crop residues in the fields. These practices were emphasized today.
Kiponzelo-Gustavus Adolphus, CVP Report Nov 16-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 16, 2011
Village Kiponzelo
Pastor Jazbeli Ndendya
Companion Gustavas Adolphus Lutheran
Attendees 13
Weather Sunny
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
When institute staffs arrived in the Parish, parish members were in the plots preparing and making holes for planting
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 Uyole Njano 30kg NPK 4
Conclusion
The bean plots did not perform well last year because of the late planting. This season the bean seeds have been delivered early so that the planting can be done at the right time.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 16, 2011
Village Kiponzelo
Pastor Jazbeli Ndendya
Companion Gustavas Adolphus Lutheran
Attendees 13
Weather Sunny
Reporters Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
When institute staffs arrived in the Parish, parish members were in the plots preparing and making holes for planting
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and apply fertilizer in the demonstration plot. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 Uyole Njano 30kg NPK 4
Conclusion
The bean plots did not perform well last year because of the late planting. This season the bean seeds have been delivered early so that the planting can be done at the right time.
Kilolo Star Vo Trng-CVP Visit Report for Nov 24-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 24, 2011
Collage Kilolo VTC
Manager/Principal Edger Elius Njuyui/Castor Sanguya
Sponsor Ron Reed
Attendees About 20 students and teachers
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
o Rain gauge
We instructed them on how to take the rain records from the rain gauge. Few students tried to read the water level from the rain gauge.
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
Why are we recording rainfall?
We what to know the annual rainfall and the trend of rain this area has. Knowing the amount and trend will enable us to know the seeds variety suitable to this area, proper for planting and generally the weather of the village.
How much yield should we expect from the demonstration plot?
If you follow all the recommended agronomic practices, and you have the expected plant population for corn you should expect to get not less than 5 bags and for beans not less than 4 bags.
Conclusion
Students are enthusiastic about the demonstration plot. They promised to take care of the plots so that they can see the outcome interims of the yields. We told them we expect a good job from them.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 24, 2011
Collage Kilolo VTC
Manager/Principal Edger Elius Njuyui/Castor Sanguya
Sponsor Ron Reed
Attendees About 20 students and teachers
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel and Don
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H614 8 NPK 2
o Rain gauge
We instructed them on how to take the rain records from the rain gauge. Few students tried to read the water level from the rain gauge.
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
Why are we recording rainfall?
We what to know the annual rainfall and the trend of rain this area has. Knowing the amount and trend will enable us to know the seeds variety suitable to this area, proper for planting and generally the weather of the village.
How much yield should we expect from the demonstration plot?
If you follow all the recommended agronomic practices, and you have the expected plant population for corn you should expect to get not less than 5 bags and for beans not less than 4 bags.
Conclusion
Students are enthusiastic about the demonstration plot. They promised to take care of the plots so that they can see the outcome interims of the yields. We told them we expect a good job from them.
Kilolo - King of Kings; CVP Visit Report for Nov 22-2011
2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 22, 2011
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yona Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Staffs Pongolani, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
The demonstration meeting was held in the parish office. We intend to establish pyrethrum demonstration plot by the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT), the pyrethrum farming training will be conducted together with corn and beans farming trainings. Therefore in this visit, Field officer from PCT together with Institute of Agriculture staffs conducted demonstrations.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and applying fertilizer in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H628 8 NPK 2
• Pyrethrum demonstration
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in the coming January.
Conclusion
Agricultural training has been conducted in Kilolo for three years. Each year there has been improvements. This has become one of the village were success of the plots are widely observed. A pastor and Parish members have show great commitment for the program. It is expected that the commitment shown and the successes realized in three years will be shown and realized this year too.
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 22, 2011
Village Kilolo
Pastor Yona Kinganga
Companion King of Kings, Woodbury
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Staffs Pongolani, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
The demonstration meeting was held in the parish office. We intend to establish pyrethrum demonstration plot by the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT), the pyrethrum farming training will be conducted together with corn and beans farming trainings. Therefore in this visit, Field officer from PCT together with Institute of Agriculture staffs conducted demonstrations.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and applying fertilizer in the demonstration plot.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H628 8 NPK 2
• Pyrethrum demonstration
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in the coming January.
Conclusion
Agricultural training has been conducted in Kilolo for three years. Each year there has been improvements. This has become one of the village were success of the plots are widely observed. A pastor and Parish members have show great commitment for the program. It is expected that the commitment shown and the successes realized in three years will be shown and realized this year too.
Itungi-Como Park Luth.; CVP Report for Nov 9-2011
2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 9, 2011
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Como Park, St. Paul
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Cloudy
Reporters Don and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H615 8 Uyole 98 27kg NPK 4
Conclusion
Itungi plots are have been showing improvements. In this season more commitment has been shown by the pastor and the parish members. The parish is expected to manage well the plots as it did last season.
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year Four
November 9, 2011
Village Itungi
Pastor Damian Ngandango and Ass. Pastor Barton Wikedzi
Companion Como Park, St. Paul
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Cloudy
Reporters Don and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H615 8 Uyole 98 27kg NPK 4
Conclusion
Itungi plots are have been showing improvements. In this season more commitment has been shown by the pastor and the parish members. The parish is expected to manage well the plots as it did last season.
Irindi-St. Timothy Luth., St. Paul-CVP Report-Nov. 8-2011
2011 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 08, 2011
Village Irindi
Pastor Alex Kikoti
Companion St. Timothy Lutheran, St.Paul
Attendees
Weather 9
Dry
Ag Institute Stuff Pongolani and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 30kg NPK 4
Conclusion
This village is going to have the demonstration plot for the first time this year. The extension officer of this place has promised to work with the Pastor to supervise the plots. Although it is dry area, high yield is expected in the plots compared to that from the local farms
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit, Year One
November 08, 2011
Village Irindi
Pastor Alex Kikoti
Companion St. Timothy Lutheran, St.Paul
Attendees
Weather 9
Dry
Ag Institute Stuff Pongolani and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 30kg NPK 4
Conclusion
This village is going to have the demonstration plot for the first time this year. The extension officer of this place has promised to work with the Pastor to supervise the plots. Although it is dry area, high yield is expected in the plots compared to that from the local farms
Image Sec School-Augustana Luth-CVP Report for Nov 15-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 15, 2011
Village Image Sec school
Headmaster Andeck Ngogo
Companion Augustana Lutheran
Attendees 22 Students
Weather Dry and cloudy
Staffs Pongolani & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Conclusion
This year is the second year. The first one has not been successful. Some improvements are expected in this farming season as more experienced students will be participating in the program.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 15, 2011
Village Image Sec school
Headmaster Andeck Ngogo
Companion Augustana Lutheran
Attendees 22 Students
Weather Dry and cloudy
Staffs Pongolani & Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in the demonstration as few of them were left to try and show others. They were told not to place seeds and fertilizers together.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Bean Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 Wanja 40kg NPK 4
Conclusion
This year is the second year. The first one has not been successful. Some improvements are expected in this farming season as more experienced students will be participating in the program.
Ilogombe - CVP Visit Report PYRETHRUM Dec. 9-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 9, 2011
Village Ilogombe
Pastor/Leader Lucus Kadinda
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute/PCT Staffs Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
The demonstrations were conducted close by the church. Villagers gathered around to listen and participate.
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in January.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot. This village is close to Mwatasi village which has been in the program for three years. Farmers were advised to visit Mwatasi plots to learn how they carry out the program. We will be visiting them providing them with inputs and training.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
The villagers were told that the plot management will be their responsibility. It is believed that from this plot they will be learning better agronomic practices to grow pyrethrum. It is also expected that the plot will encourage them to grow more pyrethrum and hence generate more income.
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
December 9, 2011
Village Ilogombe
Pastor/Leader Lucus Kadinda
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Rainy
Institute/PCT Staffs Magnus Chaula, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
• Delivering corn seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer applications
Topics
• Review of the handouts
- Corn planting Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
The demonstrations were conducted close by the church. Villagers gathered around to listen and participate.
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in January.
o Corn
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot. This village is close to Mwatasi village which has been in the program for three years. Farmers were advised to visit Mwatasi plots to learn how they carry out the program. We will be visiting them providing them with inputs and training.
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
Conclusion
The villagers were told that the plot management will be their responsibility. It is believed that from this plot they will be learning better agronomic practices to grow pyrethrum. It is also expected that the plot will encourage them to grow more pyrethrum and hence generate more income.
Ilambilole - Our Saviors, Hstgs.; CVP Visit Report for Jan 25-2012
Ilambilole
January 25, 2012
This is the fourth year for the CVP plot at Ilambilole. The plot looked very good the corn was waist to thigh high, and the spacing was very close to the recommended 60 by 20 cm.
They had their first rain on Dec. 6, and have had 15 rainfall events for a total of 162 mm or 6.4 inches. They said that this is more than they would normally expect to get at this time of the growing season.
There were 10 people in attendance, five female. At the time we asked six out of nine people said they were using the CVP techniques on their own farm. My rough approximation is that after the first year 25% of the people asked say they are using the CVP techniques on their own farm, after the second year it is 50% and after the third year it is about 66%. Two people told interesting stories.
Biata Mjimba from the Chalinze Preaching Point told us she was using the techniques. In 2010 when we visited after the first year she told us she was a widow, she farms two acres and often had a hard time growing enough corn to feed her family. The previous year she had tried the CVP techniques and harvested more corn than she had ever harvested. She was able to feed her family and then sell some corn to get money for school fees and set some aside for medical emergencies.
This year she told us that she continues to experience increased yields by using these techniques. She doesn’t burn the crop residue, but allows it to decompose into the soil. She uses Pioneer Hybrid seed and plants the seed in 60 by 20 cm spacing. She applies cow manure at the time of planting, and she makes an application of nitrogen fertilizer when the corn is knee high. Her farm was visited by village officials who were so impressed that they designated her farm as a place where people can go to learn good farming techniques and they direct people to go there.
Kornel Lihweula from the Matembo Preaching Point told us that he has experiences increased yields by using the CVP techniques. He doesn’t burn the crop residue, but he used a tractor to plow his field. He used Pioneer Hybrid seed planted in 60 by 20 cm spacing. He applied DAP fertilizer at the time of planting and made a second application of nitrogen fertilizer when the plants were knee high.
His farm is also an example in his village, and people are directed to his farm to observe the techniques he is using and the results he is obtaining.
At harvest they mix the shelled corn with a storage chemical and store it in bags in a room in their house. During tea in the pastors house one of the women brought in a small sample of corn that had been stored in a bag without storage chemical, and there were a lot of little bugs, shaped like a very small elephant, crawling around. One could see kernels where they had hollowed out the entire kernel. If one used storage chemical the bugs don’t do that much damage. One also needs to have a cat to keep the rodents away.
At harvest they received 35,000 tsh per bag, now the price is 32,000 tsh per bag. They expect that next month the price will be lower. This is not the usual pattern for the price of corn. They don’t know what has happened this year, but they thought that since the government closed the boarders to the sale of corn, the internal market has become saturated keeping the price low.
They said they would store the parish crop and maybe the pastors and evangelists crops in a silo if they had one, but would not store individual grower’s corn. They would have to work out a system of how to keep track of how much corn each person had before they could do that. If the silo is successful I expect they will figure out a way to do that.
They have a SACCOS with 64 members. The SACCOS is four years old and they have been granting loans for two years. They have 12,000,000 in capital. They are in the process of getting registered. This year there was more demand than there was capacity. They have been through training two times. They have elected officers and have their own system of administration. They have an office in the kindergarten building. This year they plan to build their own building.
I complimented the pastor on their choir that sang at the Sunday service at Nduli last week. He asked a number of questions about the economic development projects at Nduli. He asked about the sunflower milling machine, the bee hives and honey, the peanut butter machine and the farming activities. I also told him about the dairy goats, piglets and chickens. He said they were aware of a number of these projects, but needed to learn more.
On the drive back Gabriel and I talked about how these economic development projects would be part of the extension network that is planned as phase two of the CVP program. If by providing education and demonstration we can help improve the lives of people in the villages that would be a good thing. We also talked about how we might go about getting half a dozen mud silos built in selected villages that have successful CVP plots.
January 25, 2012
This is the fourth year for the CVP plot at Ilambilole. The plot looked very good the corn was waist to thigh high, and the spacing was very close to the recommended 60 by 20 cm.
They had their first rain on Dec. 6, and have had 15 rainfall events for a total of 162 mm or 6.4 inches. They said that this is more than they would normally expect to get at this time of the growing season.
There were 10 people in attendance, five female. At the time we asked six out of nine people said they were using the CVP techniques on their own farm. My rough approximation is that after the first year 25% of the people asked say they are using the CVP techniques on their own farm, after the second year it is 50% and after the third year it is about 66%. Two people told interesting stories.
Biata Mjimba from the Chalinze Preaching Point told us she was using the techniques. In 2010 when we visited after the first year she told us she was a widow, she farms two acres and often had a hard time growing enough corn to feed her family. The previous year she had tried the CVP techniques and harvested more corn than she had ever harvested. She was able to feed her family and then sell some corn to get money for school fees and set some aside for medical emergencies.
This year she told us that she continues to experience increased yields by using these techniques. She doesn’t burn the crop residue, but allows it to decompose into the soil. She uses Pioneer Hybrid seed and plants the seed in 60 by 20 cm spacing. She applies cow manure at the time of planting, and she makes an application of nitrogen fertilizer when the corn is knee high. Her farm was visited by village officials who were so impressed that they designated her farm as a place where people can go to learn good farming techniques and they direct people to go there.
Kornel Lihweula from the Matembo Preaching Point told us that he has experiences increased yields by using the CVP techniques. He doesn’t burn the crop residue, but he used a tractor to plow his field. He used Pioneer Hybrid seed planted in 60 by 20 cm spacing. He applied DAP fertilizer at the time of planting and made a second application of nitrogen fertilizer when the plants were knee high.
His farm is also an example in his village, and people are directed to his farm to observe the techniques he is using and the results he is obtaining.
At harvest they mix the shelled corn with a storage chemical and store it in bags in a room in their house. During tea in the pastors house one of the women brought in a small sample of corn that had been stored in a bag without storage chemical, and there were a lot of little bugs, shaped like a very small elephant, crawling around. One could see kernels where they had hollowed out the entire kernel. If one used storage chemical the bugs don’t do that much damage. One also needs to have a cat to keep the rodents away.
At harvest they received 35,000 tsh per bag, now the price is 32,000 tsh per bag. They expect that next month the price will be lower. This is not the usual pattern for the price of corn. They don’t know what has happened this year, but they thought that since the government closed the boarders to the sale of corn, the internal market has become saturated keeping the price low.
They said they would store the parish crop and maybe the pastors and evangelists crops in a silo if they had one, but would not store individual grower’s corn. They would have to work out a system of how to keep track of how much corn each person had before they could do that. If the silo is successful I expect they will figure out a way to do that.
They have a SACCOS with 64 members. The SACCOS is four years old and they have been granting loans for two years. They have 12,000,000 in capital. They are in the process of getting registered. This year there was more demand than there was capacity. They have been through training two times. They have elected officers and have their own system of administration. They have an office in the kindergarten building. This year they plan to build their own building.
I complimented the pastor on their choir that sang at the Sunday service at Nduli last week. He asked a number of questions about the economic development projects at Nduli. He asked about the sunflower milling machine, the bee hives and honey, the peanut butter machine and the farming activities. I also told him about the dairy goats, piglets and chickens. He said they were aware of a number of these projects, but needed to learn more.
On the drive back Gabriel and I talked about how these economic development projects would be part of the extension network that is planned as phase two of the CVP program. If by providing education and demonstration we can help improve the lives of people in the villages that would be a good thing. We also talked about how we might go about getting half a dozen mud silos built in selected villages that have successful CVP plots.
Ilambilole - Our Saviors, Hstgs.; CVP Visit Report for Nov 1-2011
2008CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year, Year Four
November 01, 2011
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Our Saviors, Hastings
Attendees 28
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani, Itiweni and John
With this visit we were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Anold Blomquist from USA and other guests from BKB who came to see how the demonstration meetings are held. Microfinance personnel Ms. Itiweni conducted training about small agricultural loans after the demonstration
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
What fertilizers is suitable for beans
It is recommended to use NPK (10:18:24) for beans. However, you can use DAP when NPK is not available. Remember, it is recommended to do only one fertilizers application in the bean plot
Conclusion
The meeting continued with the instructions about agricultural loans. These instructions were explained by the microfinance institute personnel. At the end of the meeting, we delivered seeds and fertilizers and told them to do early planting.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year, Year Four
November 01, 2011
Village Ilambilole
Pastor Meshack Magova
Companion Our Saviors, Hastings
Attendees 28
Weather for the past month Dry
Reporters Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani, Itiweni and John
With this visit we were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Anold Blomquist from USA and other guests from BKB who came to see how the demonstration meetings are held. Microfinance personnel Ms. Itiweni conducted training about small agricultural loans after the demonstration
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Pioneer 3253 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
What fertilizers is suitable for beans
It is recommended to use NPK (10:18:24) for beans. However, you can use DAP when NPK is not available. Remember, it is recommended to do only one fertilizers application in the bean plot
Conclusion
The meeting continued with the instructions about agricultural loans. These instructions were explained by the microfinance institute personnel. At the end of the meeting, we delivered seeds and fertilizers and told them to do early planting.
Ihemi-Christiania Luth., CVP Report for Nov 16, 2011
2008 CVP
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year four
November 16, 2011
Village Ihemi
Pastor Anania Kadege
Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Pongolani, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
In this village it is intended to establish pyrethrum demonstration plot by the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT), the pyrethrum farming training will be conducted together with corn and beans farming trainings. Therefore in this visit, Field officer from PCT together with Institute of Agriculture staffs conducted demonstrations.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
• Preparation for pyrethrum demonstration plot
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot. They were reminded not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
• Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A farmer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in the coming January.
Conclusion
Villagers were excited with the pyrethrum demonstration program. They promised to prepare land for the plot. However, they promised to take good care of the corn and beans demonstration plots too.
CompanionVillage Project
3rd Visit Year four
November 16, 2011
Village Ihemi
Pastor Anania Kadege
Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville
Attendees 12
Weather for the past month Dry
Staff Pongolani, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Magnus Chaula (PCT)
In this village it is intended to establish pyrethrum demonstration plot by the Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT), the pyrethrum farming training will be conducted together with corn and beans farming trainings. Therefore in this visit, Field officer from PCT together with Institute of Agriculture staffs conducted demonstrations.
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
• Preparation for pyrethrum demonstration plot
Topics
• Review of the handouts
The handouts contain instructions were reviewed
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
Demonstration on how to plant corn and apply fertilizers was conducted. They participated in planting and fertilizer application in the demonstration plot. They were reminded not to place seeds and fertilizers together
• Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Corn Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
• Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A farmer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in the coming January.
Conclusion
Villagers were excited with the pyrethrum demonstration program. They promised to prepare land for the plot. However, they promised to take good care of the corn and beans demonstration plots too.
Ifunda - House of Prayer -- CVP Visit Nov 25-2011
2010 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Ifunda
Pastor Jenoca Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Panner 691 8 NPK 2
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
What are spacing for those who have no fertilizers?
With no fertilizers it is recommended to plant 60cm by 60cm. However, you should add fertilizers in your farm. Even cow manure is good fertilizers for first application if you do not get industrial fertilizers. Apply any fertilizers and make sure the spacing should not be more than 60cm by 40cm.
Conclusion
Last season, their plot had soil issues, they could not harvest as much as they expected. This season they are going to move the plot to another place. Both bean and corn plots will be in the same location.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Two
November 25, 2011
Village Ifunda
Pastor Jenoca Mwilafi
Companion House of Prayer, Oakdale
Attendees 4
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel and Rev. Mang’ulisa
Purpose
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
Panner 691 8 NPK 2
o Crop residues and weeding
Don spoke about the importance of doing weeding and leaving crop residues
Questions/comments
What are spacing for those who have no fertilizers?
With no fertilizers it is recommended to plant 60cm by 60cm. However, you should add fertilizers in your farm. Even cow manure is good fertilizers for first application if you do not get industrial fertilizers. Apply any fertilizers and make sure the spacing should not be more than 60cm by 40cm.
Conclusion
Last season, their plot had soil issues, they could not harvest as much as they expected. This season they are going to move the plot to another place. Both bean and corn plots will be in the same location.
Idegenda CVP Visit Report for Nov 30-2011
2011CVP
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
November 30, 2011
Village Idegenda
Pastor/Leader Peter Kikoti
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 31
Weather for the past month Dry
Staffs Magnus Chaula (PCT), Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting. Pastors have invited many villagers to come and attend the training. There were two village chairmen, One from Idegenda village and another one from Isanga village (a village close by Idegenda). In this meeting there were Teachers from the local primary schools and villagers from various religious denominations. The demonstrations were conducted close to the church and farmers gathered around to listen and participate.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
Topics
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot.
Discussion
The farming season starts in August. At this time of the year corn and beans have to be planted. Therefore this year it won’t be possible to establish corn and beans demonstration plots because it is December now and the planting time has already passed. Villagers, institute staffs and PCT field officer discussed and agree that this village will have one demonstration plot, which is pyrethrum. Corn and bean plots will be established next farming season
Conclusion
Villagers seems to be very interested with the program. They said they will learn from the demonstration plots and apply the knowledge to their farms. We hope they will do in accordance with their promises.
Companion Village Project & PCT
1st Visit, Year One
November 30, 2011
Village Idegenda
Pastor/Leader Peter Kikoti
Sponsorship Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania (PCT)
Attendees 31
Weather for the past month Dry
Staffs Magnus Chaula (PCT), Rev. Mang’ulisa and Pongolani
Institute of agriculture in partnership with Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania is going to establish an agricultural extension program that will teach farmers better agronomic practices. The program will include three crops; corn, beans and pyrethrum. Three demonstration plots will be established from which farmers will learn farming techniques. Today was an introductory meeting. Pastors have invited many villagers to come and attend the training. There were two village chairmen, One from Idegenda village and another one from Isanga village (a village close by Idegenda). In this meeting there were Teachers from the local primary schools and villagers from various religious denominations. The demonstrations were conducted close to the church and farmers gathered around to listen and participate.
Purpose
• Introduction of the program
Topics
• Demonstrations
o Pyrethrum
Field officer from PCT conducted spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot.
Discussion
The farming season starts in August. At this time of the year corn and beans have to be planted. Therefore this year it won’t be possible to establish corn and beans demonstration plots because it is December now and the planting time has already passed. Villagers, institute staffs and PCT field officer discussed and agree that this village will have one demonstration plot, which is pyrethrum. Corn and bean plots will be established next farming season
Conclusion
Villagers seems to be very interested with the program. They said they will learn from the demonstration plots and apply the knowledge to their farms. We hope they will do in accordance with their promises.
Bomalang'ombe Sec.School --Trinity, Stillwater --CVP Visit Oct 28-2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
October 28, 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Pastor Batista Lyandala
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater
Attendees 15 Students
Weather for the past month Claudy
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and John Hodler
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H615 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
Why sometimes do plants look yellowish?
Sometimes plants turn yellowish because of either of deficient of nutrients or a disease. Applying fertilizers lead into addition of nutrients in the soil, hence plants will not turn yellowish. However if they do sometimes that might be the indication of the plant disease. Control measures should be taken.
What is the proper spacing for corn?
If you have enough fertilizers to apply, it is recommended to use the spacing of 60cm by 20cm. However, lower amount of fertilizers would require wider spacing like 60cm by 30cm or 60cm by 40cm.
How to deal with termites problem
Do regular weeding to keep the farm clean and if the problem is severe use pesticides that has been designed to control termites
Conclusion
We told them that their plot had not been successful for the past two seasons. We hope this time they will have good management of the plots. We expect commitment and hard work in the demonstration plot this season.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
October 28, 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe Secondary School
Pastor Batista Lyandala
Companion Trinity Lutheran, Stillwater
Attendees 15 Students
Weather for the past month Claudy
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and John Hodler
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H615 8 NPK 2
Questions/comments
Why sometimes do plants look yellowish?
Sometimes plants turn yellowish because of either of deficient of nutrients or a disease. Applying fertilizers lead into addition of nutrients in the soil, hence plants will not turn yellowish. However if they do sometimes that might be the indication of the plant disease. Control measures should be taken.
What is the proper spacing for corn?
If you have enough fertilizers to apply, it is recommended to use the spacing of 60cm by 20cm. However, lower amount of fertilizers would require wider spacing like 60cm by 30cm or 60cm by 40cm.
How to deal with termites problem
Do regular weeding to keep the farm clean and if the problem is severe use pesticides that has been designed to control termites
Conclusion
We told them that their plot had not been successful for the past two seasons. We hope this time they will have good management of the plots. We expect commitment and hard work in the demonstration plot this season.
Bomalang'ombe Lutheran-Prince of Peace; CVP Report for Oct 28 & Nov 28-2011
2009 CVP
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
October 28 and Nov 28, 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe Parish
Pastor Lutango Tewele
Companion Prince of Peace, Roseville
Attendees 1st Meeting 9, 2nd Meeting 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and John Hodler
This village has been visited twice. The first visit was on October 28 and the second was on November 24. In the first visit corn demonstrations were conducted and in the second visit Pyrethrum demonstration were introduced.
FIRST DEMONSTRATRION MEETING
Most of the church leaders and the some members have gone to Pommern for the religious gathering, thus there are few attendees.
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
Questions/comments
The corn improved varieties is not familiar in the market as the local variety
If we get another variety that suite your area we will introduce that to you. However it is better to plant improved variety than local variety because improved variety (Hybrids) yield higher than local variety.
SECOND DEMONSTRATION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
Introduction of Pyrethrum demonstration program
• Pyrethrum demonstration
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in the coming January
Conclusion
We told them that we will be back in January, we asked them to follow the instructions. They were very excited about the establishment of the pyrethrum demonstration plot. They promised to cooperate with PCT in establish the plot and follow all the instructions.
Companion Village Project
3rd Visit Year Three
October 28 and Nov 28, 2011
Village Bomalang’ombe Parish
Pastor Lutango Tewele
Companion Prince of Peace, Roseville
Attendees 1st Meeting 9, 2nd Meeting 20
Weather for the past month Dry
Institute staff Gabriel, Rev. Mang’ulisa, Pongolani and John Hodler
This village has been visited twice. The first visit was on October 28 and the second was on November 24. In the first visit corn demonstrations were conducted and in the second visit Pyrethrum demonstration were introduced.
FIRST DEMONSTRATRION MEETING
Most of the church leaders and the some members have gone to Pommern for the religious gathering, thus there are few attendees.
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering seeds and fertilizers
• Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application
Topics
• Greetings
Before we began the demonstration, John delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and US Institute of Ag advisory committee
• Review of the handouts
Together with them we went through the handouts
- 3rd Visit Instruction
- Plant population and Fertilizer applications
- Fertilizer needs template
• Demonstrations
o Planting and fertilizer applications
We demonstrated on how to plant seeds and how to apply fertilizers. We insisted that they should not place seeds and fertilizers together.
o Seeds and fertilizers
The following were delivered
Seeds Fertilizers
Variety Amount (kg) Type Amount (bags)
H6303 8 NPK 2
o Corn rotting issue
We instructed them to plant two varieties in the demo plot: the improved variety and the local variety. It is know that the local variety do not rot as improved variety. For the case of improved variety (Hybrids), they should do late planting. Aim is to allow the crop to mature the same time the rain season ends. This might prevent or reduce the rooting incidents.
Questions/comments
The corn improved varieties is not familiar in the market as the local variety
If we get another variety that suite your area we will introduce that to you. However it is better to plant improved variety than local variety because improved variety (Hybrids) yield higher than local variety.
SECOND DEMONSTRATION MEETING
Purpose of the visit
Introduction of Pyrethrum demonstration program
• Pyrethrum demonstration
Field officer from PCT Mr. Magnus Chaula spoke about advantages of growing pyrethrum. He assured the villagers that there is reliable market of pyrethrum. PCT will get into contracts with farmers to buy from them with a good price. A famer has to follow appropriate agronomic practices to get high quality flowers. He then instructed them about appropriate land preparation for growing pyrethrum. Thus villagers were instructed to prepare a plot for pyrethrum demonstration plot. Seedlings will be transplanted to this plot in the coming January
Conclusion
We told them that we will be back in January, we asked them to follow the instructions. They were very excited about the establishment of the pyrethrum demonstration plot. They promised to cooperate with PCT in establish the plot and follow all the instructions.
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