Lusinga - CVP Visit Report - Jan 11-2013

2013 CVP Companion Village Project 4th Visit Year Two January 11, 2013 Village Lusinga Pastor Galosi Kwamba/Evan Mama Philipo Companion The Pyrethrum Company of Tanzania Attendees 08 Weather for the past month Rainy Ag Institute staff Location GPS read. Roger, Pongolan and Venance 08003.212S 035052.038E 1931m asl Introduction It was cloudy and somewhat foggy when we arrived at Lusinga demonstration plot to meet eight members of the church. We conducted the teaching right at the plot while it was raining superficially. Purpose of the visit • Delivering seeds and fertilizers • Demonstrating planting and fertilizer application Topics 1. Review of the handouts,  4th visit instructions • Discussion about germination, Replanting and Pest control • Weeding after planting • Monthly weeding after tasseling 2. Demonstration on second fertilizer application on corn There was demonstration on planting and fertilization of beans on rows 30cm apart and 10cm between plants. Also there was a demonstration on how do second applications of fertilizer in corn 3. Insecticide Application. We instructed them on how to apply the insecticide on both corn and beans and the recommended rates to apply 4. Delivery. We delivered fertilizers for 2nd application and the pesticide for insect pest control. Corn, bean and pyrethrum Plots discussion Corn was planted in early January 2012. The plants looked young and were weeded recently. Germination was poor though the lines were properly spaced. Beans were not yet planted; the parishioners said they would plant beans in February. We didn’t visit the pyrethrum plot because it was raining Questions/Comments from Audience The rain disrupted the session; attendees could not ask questions or give out comments. Conclusion We hope that Lusinga will perform better this year because we changed the corn seed and they are in the second year of learning the good farming practices. The pyrethrum plot has been doing well; we hope many members of the village will plant pyrethrum this season.