2012 CVP
Companion Village Project
4th Visit Year 1
January, 17.2012
Village Ugesa
Pastor Pascal Fyataga
Companion Christ Lutheran
Attendees 10
Weather for the past month Good amount of rainfall to support crop growth
Institute Staff Venance, Rev. Mang’ulisa and Edman
Purpose of the visit
• Delivering fertilizers, pesticides and bean seeds
Topics:
Review of the handouts, 4th visit instructions;
• Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control
• weeding after planting
• Monthly weeding after tasseling
1. Demonstrations: There was a demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how to do second application of fertilizer on corn.
2. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide correctly on both corn and beans and the rates to apply.
3. Delivery: The following items were delivered;
Item Fertilizers Insecticide Bean seed Hand sprayer
On maize For beans
Variety/Type CAN NPK Thionex 35 EC Uyole 96
Amount 2bags 2bags 1 Litre 30kg 1
Conclusion
Ugesa members are hard workers. Their corn field looks good. Plants were well spaced and weeded. Six out of ten attending members (about 60%) said they were looking forward to practice the newly introduced farming methods. They were eager to learn more of good agronomic practices by asking some questions and answers were given accordingly.
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