Ipogoro CVP Visit Report - Aug 2-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year Four August 2, 2012 Village Ipogoro Pastor Nixon Mwitula Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 22 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit: • To collect the yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting: Both corn and beans were harvested and threshed. We saw well dried corn in good shape put in plastic bags. The harvest was as shown in the table below: Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 14.5 bags 2.0 tins 3. Storage: We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season: The Pastor had organized a big meeting of evangelists and church elders from all the preaching points for the purpose of discussing about demonstration plots. Some of the members of this meeting were new to the CVP; therefore, we went through the 3rd and 4th visit handouts together with the plant population at different levels of fertilizer so that we could give them in detail what is taught and done at the CVP. We spent much time answering questions about fertilizers; seeds and pesticides which were asked by knowledge thirsty attendees. The parish had succeeded to produce 14.5bags of corn in half an acre; an exemplary yield despite of the bad weather which hit the region this year. Unfortunately the bean yield was extremely low due to the dry spell that occurred between Jan. and March this year. 5. Adoption: Most of parishioners have been adopting some of the techniques. The District Pastor showed us his yield which he got from his farm after using the techniques. He harvested a lot of corn that he was going to store in the new storage silo under construction. Construction of the silo will be completed soon. The pastor testified before the audience how he is reaping from the demonstration plot as well as his own farm after using the techniques taught at the demonstration plot by the Institute of Agriculture from Tumaini University. Pastor Nixon is very active and likes farming. Probably that constitutes to the success of the parish demonstration plot. Comments/questions  We encouraged the Pastor and the church elders to show the good farming methods to the other members of the church and villagers so that they can see and follow in order to get rid of famine in the region.  We asked them to make use of the silo under construction for grain storage by increasing production. Conclusion We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adopt the techniques taught. The Pastor and Parish members were very happy with the performance of the corn demonstration plot.

Lugala CVP Visit Report for Aug 3-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year One August 3, 2012 Village Lugala (pp of Ipogoro Parish) Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula/Lazaro Nyinge Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 12 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit: • To collect the yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting: Both corn and beans were harvested and threshed. We saw well dried corn in good shape put in plastic bags. The harvest was as shown in the table below: Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 8.5 bags 1.2 bags 3. Storage: We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season: Corn variety and the bean seed was commented as good; therefore, they asked for the same seed variety for the next planting season. It was their first time to have the CVP and still they did very well. They were highly organized by the evangelist Lazaro Nyinge still young and dynamic. They followed the spacing very well. The beans did not do very well though. When we asked them what happened to the beans, they said it was affected by the bad weather which hit the area in January – March this year. 5. Adoption: It is their first time to have a demonstration plot; therefore, it was not easy to notice any adoption to the new farming methods, though the parishioners showed enthusiasm to their performance and appreciated the farming methods taught. Comments/questions  We encouraged the church members to practice the good farming methods in their personal plots and show others how to do it.  They were eager to learn on the use of “shumba “pesticide and learn the precautions to take before and after use of the pesticide.

Lundamatwe CVP Visit Report Aug 2-2012

2012 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year Three August 2, 2012 Village Lundamatwe (pp of Ipogoro) Pastor/Evangelist Nixon Mwitula/Nason Msungu Companion Augustana Lutheran Attendees 02 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit: • To collect the yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics: 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting: Both corn and beans were harvested and threshed. The yield was as recorded in the table below:- Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 3.5bags 3.5tins (tin approx.20litre vol.) 3. Storage: We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticide “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season: Corn variety was commented as good. It yields higher than the local variety. Bean crop was affected by the dry spell that occurred between January and March this year; as a result the yield of beans recorded was low as seen above in the table. 5. Adoption: According to the evangelist of this preaching point and the Pastor, a few members are adopting some techniques taught by the institute. They plant in rows and space plants wider than the spacing adopted in the demonstration plot because they can’t afford to buy as much fertilizer as applied in the demonstration plot. Comments/questions:  We told them to continue adopting the techniques and they will be receiving extension education because their sponsorship ends this year. . Conclusion We expect to continue educating them through the extension program which is to begin in the near future.

Mlafu CVP Visit Report - Aug 1-2012

2012 CVP CompanionVillage Project 6th Visit Year Three August 1st, 2012 Village Mlafu Pastor Daison Mpesa Companion Our Saviour’s Stillwater Attendees 12 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Itiweni, Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit • To collect the yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting Both corn and beans were harvested. The yield record was as follows: Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 3.5 bags Some amount of corn estimated to be about one bag was rotten. 3. Storage We instructed the parishioners on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season Corn variety was noted to be partially good. It yields higher than the local variety although a little of it was rotten. They suggested having another variety of corn for trial in the next planting season so that they can make comparison with the current one. The bean variety was noted as good too. 5. Adoption Some of the parishioners have adopted some of the techniques. The Pastor showed us his plot and we could see corn planted in rows with spacing slightly wider than the spacing used in the demonstration plot for the reason that he used a less quantity of fertilizer than the demonstration plot. Comments/questions  The parishioners showed interest by asking many questions about insect pests and insecticides, corn varieties and crop subsidies.  They expressed a great potential for bee keeping because they said they have a good land with plenty of varieties of flowers and a good supply of water. A few of them were keeping bees locally. Conclusion We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adopt the techniques taught. The Pastor and Parish members were happy with the performance of the corn and beans demonstration plots.

Kitasengwa CVP Visit Report - July 31-2012

20121 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year Two July 31st, 2012 Village Kitasengwa Pastor Aloyce Mwagogo Companion Raquet Family Foundation Attendees 09 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit • To collect the yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting Both corn and beans have been harvested. The yield of both was very little. Kitasengwa village just like Ifunda village have got a problem of soil. They have shallow subsoil which lacks the organic matter. The yield obtained was as presented in the table below: Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 2.3 bags (14tins) 1.3 tins(8 tins) 3. Storage: We instructed the parishioners on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season: As mentioned above, the parish recorded little yield of both corn and beans. The shallow soil lacks natural fertility and does not support high productivity of crops. The parishioners had an idea of moving the plot far away from the church area to a place with better soil. They claimed of bush rabbits eating bean plants from the plot. The decision to move the plot away is expected to solve this problem as well. 5. Adoption A few people adopted some techniques and their plots performed better than before. We saw two corn plots which adopted the spacing on the way to the church. Comments/questions  The corn variety planted was commented as good. The bean variety “uyole njano” was noted as appropriate for consumption and is highly marketable. Conclusion We encouraged them to adopt the techniques taught. The Pastor and Parish members were optimistic of doing better after they move the plot to a better soil plot.

Itungi CVP Visit Report Aug 1-2012

2012 CVP CompanionVillage Project 6th Visit Year Four August 1st, 2012 Village Itungi Pastor Medson Chengula Companion Como Park Lutheran Church Attendees 09 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Itiweni, Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit • To collect yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield record sheet 2. Harvesting Both corn and beans were harvested. Corn yield is good but bean yield somewhat in between the highest and the lowest. The yields were as presented in the table below: Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres 12 bags 2.5 tins 3. Storage We instructed them on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season; The parishioners said corn and bean seeds led to the good yield obtained although the beans were slightly affected by the dry spell that occurred between January and March this year. They were happy with this year’s harvest and wished the program would continue. 5. Adoption Many parishioners have adopted some of the techniques. Many of them plant in rows and use less fertilizer than the demonstration plot for the reason that they can’t afford to buy as much fertilizer as recommended to the CVPs. They don’t burn crop residues and they try to weed at least three times for the cropping season. Comments/questions  We instructed them to weed as many times as the weeds appear in the field and space plants depending on the amount of fertilizer they have using the provided space guide.  We reminded them the CVP program which was ending to their parish; however, we told them that they will continue to receive extension education.  We asked them about bee keeping; they showed great interest and said a few of them were keeping bees locally. Conclusion We congratulated them for the good job they did in the demonstration. We encouraged them to adopt the techniques taught. Pastor and Parish members were very happy with the performance of the corn in the demonstration plot this year.

Ihemi CVP Visit Report July 31-2012

20121 CVP Companion Village Project 6th Visit Year Four July 31st, 2012 Village Ihemi Pastor Anania Kadege Companion Christiania Lutheran, Lakeville Attendees 21 Weather for the past month Dry Reporters Gabriel, Pongolan and Venance Purposes of the visit • To collect the yield measurement • To deliver grain storage chemical “Shumba” • End of season discussion and planning for the next farming season Topics 1. Review of the handouts • 6th Visit instruction handout • Yield recording sheet 2. Harvesting Both corn and beans have been harvested. The corn was not yet threshed. The beans were threshed Crop Corn Beans Yield per ½ acres Not yet threshed 2.6 bags (15.75 tins) 3. Storage: We instructed the parishioners on how to store grain for home usage and for selling at the time of high price. We instructed how to mix grain storage pesticides “shumba” and the appropriate volume of grain per bottle recommended. We left the pesticides to them to mix with their harvested grains. 4. Discussion about the farming season Corn variety H 614 is good for Ihemi. It yields higher than the local variety. Bean variety “uyole njano” also was noted as good. The parishioners followed the farming techniques in the demonstration plot well, the dry spell in January – March affected the crops especially the beans. The pyrethrum was not doing well because of the drought which hits the area. 5. Adoption A good number of parishioners said they were adopting the techniques. Three retired pastors attended the gathering and all said were practicing the techniques and they have noted that they increased the yields. Comments/questions  We told them to apply the techniques in their plots because they were in their fourth year of the program and they will continue to receive farming knowledge through the extension program.  We asked them about the experience they have on bee keeping. They showed interest and some are already keeping bees by local methods. They thought bee keeping would make a good project because the village has land blessed with a variety of flowers, natural ecology and adequate water. Conclusion We congratulated them for the good job they have done in the demonstration plot. We encouraged them to adopt the techniques taught. The Pastor and Parish members were happy with the performance of their corn plot.