Kitasengwa-Raquet Family Foundation; CVP Report Jan 7-2012

2011CVP
Companion Village Project
2nd Visit, Year Two
January 07, 2012

Village Kitasengwa
Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo
Companion Raquet Family Foundation
Attendees 6
Weather for the past month Rainy
Ag Institute staff Gabriel, Roger, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Venance

Purpose of the visit
• To deliver bean seeds, fertilizers and pesticides

Topics
1. Greetings
Roger delivered greetings from St. Paul Area Synod and Raquet Family Foundation. He also thanked them for coming to the demonstration meeting.
2. Review of the handouts,
 4th visit instructions
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest
• Monthly weeding before planting
• Weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
3. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn
Demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants
4. Insecticide Application.
We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply.
5. Delivery.
We delivered been seeds, fertilizers and insecticides
Item Beans Fertilizers for Corn Fertilizers for beans
Variety/Type CAN NPK
Amount 30 kg 2Bag 2 bags

Questions/Comments from Audience
 Can bean seeds be replanted?
Yes bean seeds can be replanted. They are not as hybrid corn seeds. However before replanting, seeds selections should be done. Always plant good seeds and clean (remove foreign matters before planting)
 How to do seed selection in corn?
First of it is recommended to replant corn seeds of the varieties which are not hybrid (Hybrid varieties’ characteristics do gradually disappear as you plants seeds from previous crop). Again, select good seed from the mid part of the cob.

Discussion and Conclusion
Corn was planted December 15, 2011. Now the plants look good. We told them that when the plants get at knee high they should apply fertilizers (CAN). Beans have not been planted yet, however they will be planted soon. We as we were driven out from the church Pastor showed us two farms of the villagers who have started adopting the farming techniques taught in the demonstration farms.